Tulipa Yosemite - Early simple Tulip

The 'Yosemite' Tulip, sometimes marketed as the 'Wilja' tulip, produces large flowers with a perfect shape, intense pink colour, and shiny texture, of great purity, which dominate the flower beds with their majestic presence. It is a late variety that blooms at the end of the tulip season. Beautiful when planted in masses, stunning in homemade bouquets.  

The 'Yosemite' Tulip belongs to the Lily family. Horticulturally originated, introduced in 2016 in the Netherlands, it is currently classified in Division 5 of late single tulips, whose main characteristic is to bloom at the end of the season. They possess the same qualities as 'Darwin hybrids', but bloom just after them. This 'Yosemite' variety will reach a height of 55 to 60 cm (22 to 24in) when in bloom. Perched on weather-resistant stems, well above the broadly lanceolate leaves, the flowers are ovoid and large. They have a thick, satin-like texture, and are of a deep, vibrant, and pure pink colour. Flowering takes place in May, or even at the beginning of June depending on the climate, making this variety useful in the garden to accompany the first summer blooms. The glaucous foliage turns yellow and disappears shortly after flowering. The bulb enters a dormant phase.

Showcase this magnificent tulip in a nest of forget-me-nots and daisies. To hide its absence in summer, consider planting its bulbs among perennials: heucheras, catmints, perennial geraniums, and other agastaches will be good companions. With their range of colours, sturdy and resistant flowers, suitable for both flower beds and bouquets, late single tulips are often planted in gardens. These flowers are unparalleled in bringing the colours of spring to pots or sunny borders. Don't forget to consider the 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.