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Tulipa Victorias Secret - Triumph Tulip

Tulipa Triumph Victoria's Secret
Triumph Tulip

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So I have to be very careful when choosing my young plants. I moved this year and I was very surprised by the situation and some plants died. I would like a hydrangea that can tolerate the sun. Thank you.

Simone, 21/11/2018

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A parrot tulip in the same vein as 'Blue Parrot', with large, ruffled flowers in a dark violet-purple colour, shining like taffeta, surrounding a blue throat. It blooms in April-May, during a long period, carried by a sturdy 45cm (18in) stem.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
45 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time October
Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

The 'Victoria's Secret' Tulip is a very recent variety of parrot tulip, which bears the name of the famous American lingerie brand like a torch. Its robe, which appears to be woven from purple satin and violet silk, seems dyed in a magenta red at blooming. The corolla, pleasantly ruffled, blooms in a gradient of absolutely magnificent violet, mauve, and purple tones, revealing a surprisingly blue throat. This marvel blooms in April-May, depending on the climate, offering solid, very durable flowers in the garden and in bouquets.

The 'Victoria's Secret' Tulip, introduced in 2013, belongs to the Lily family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in the group of 'Triumph Tulips', perhaps due to the shape of its flower, quite narrow at blooming. However, it closely resembles parrot tulips with its large flowers composed of twisted, puffed, and fringed petals, whose thick and shiny texture reflects light admirably. 'Victoria's Secret' is also obtained by mutation (sudden appearance of new characteristics that are maintained in subsequent generations). It is of a beautiful size (45cm (18in) on average) and its very durable flower reaches 10cm (4in) in width. Its colour, without being purely violet, without any trace of green, hesitates between violet, mauve, burgundy, and magenta depending on the light. The more the flower develops, the more complex its colour becomes. The original shape of the parrot tulip adds additional charm, making this tulip anything but monotonous, especially when its buds slowly open in a vase, almost ceremoniously. In the sun, the large flowers open almost flat and reveal a truly blue heart from which the light yellow pistil emerges. The foliage is vigorous and bluish green.

Rich in colours, on stunning and variegated flowers, usable both in flower beds and to enhance your bouquets, the fame of parrot tulips is well established. In the 18th century, they were called 'monstrous'; this group developed greatly in the 1930s when it was discovered that irradiating bulbs with X-rays caused this mutation. Endowed with a very baroque charm, they are among the most unique varieties. Unmatched for bringing fantasy to pots or sunny gardens, don't forget to consider height and flowering period when designing your flower beds, as these parameters vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is wise to plant a few more bulbs for cutting, as they make superb, long-lasting cut flowers. The 'Blue Parrot' flower pairs well with pastel blooms in pink tones ('Angelic'), white ('Maureen'), or mauve ('Shirley').

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Species

Triumph

Cultivar

Victoria's Secret

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Triumph Tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference637961

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Planting and care

Place the parrot tulip 'Victoria's Secret' in a sunny location from October to December for a beautiful spring flowering. You can also place it in a partially shaded area. Plant the bulbs as soon as possible in a light, fertile, and well-drained soil that has been deeply loosened, at a depth of 15 cm (6in) (bulbs should be covered with twice their height in soil). Space the bulbs 10 cm (4in) apart, making sure they do not touch each other. Cut the flower stems after flowering. Allow the leaves to dry completely before cutting them. 

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Planting period

Best planting time October
Recommended planting time September to November
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 50 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, fertile, light soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Once flowering is complete, it is best to remove the fruits to prevent the young plant from being exhausted. Remove the foliage once it is dry.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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