Tulipa Spryng Break - Triumph Tulip

The Tulip Triumph 'Spryng Break', known as chameleons with its large flower that metamorphoses throughout the day, will delight enthusiasts of tulips. In May, it produces triangular cup-shaped flowers with a very classic shape. But they undergo a small revolution where red to pink flames take over a background that turns a soft yellow. Each stem bears a sublime flower that resembles none of its sisters. Stunning in a flower border or mass planting, with forget-me-nots or yarrows for example.

The Tulip Triumph 'Spryng Break' belongs to the Lily family. Originally horticultural, introduced to the market in 2007, it is currently classified in the group of "Triumph" tulips, resulting from a cross-breeding between "early single" tulips and "Darwin" tulips. However, it can also be classified in the horticultural category of "Rembrandt", division 9. Their main characteristic is to present bicoloured flowers with various variegations. In the past, these tulips were ordinary plants affected by a virus spread by the green peach aphid. It was the virus that was responsible for the variegation of the flowers. Nowadays, Rembrandt tulips are the result of cross-breeding and selection. This variety 'Spryng Break' develops a sturdy floral stem of about 50 cm (20in) in height. Its fully open flower measures 10 cm (4in) in diameter. The floral bud is cream white, each petal is crossed by a pink fuchsia stripe and bordered by the same colour. This intense pink pattern develops at the same time as the corolla opens, while the cream white areas turn light yellow. Flowering generally occurs in May, towards the end of the tulip season. The foliage emerges from the ground in spring. It consists of large lanceolate leaves, 10 to 35 cm (4 to 14in) long, with a glaucous green color that yellows and then dries out a few weeks after flowering, when the bulb goes into dormancy.

The 'Rembrandt' tulip 'Spryng Break' finds its place in large plantings, but it is especially prized in a vase. In the garden, it pairs well with simple flowers such as forget-me-nots, wood hyacinths, grape hyacinths, and white tulips. This also allows you to maximize the flowering duration of the plantings. Pair it with white daffodils, lady's mantle, or even with hellebores and euphorbias, and you will obtain stunning scenes. In a vase, use very little water, just a centimetre is enough! Moreover, if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes in the vase every day.