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Tulipa ingens - Botanical Tulip
Tulipa ingens - Botanical Tulip
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The Tulipe ingens (synonym Tulipa tubergeniana) is a beautiful botanical species native to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan that produces a large, bright red flower in April that can be seen from a distance. With a sturdy, short leafy stem, this tulip opens wide in the sun to reveal its black-spotted throat. It requires delicate cultivation, as its bulb thrives in cold, dry winters and dry summers.
The Tulipa ingens is a very hardy wild tulip endemic to the Pamir Altaï, a high mountain range located in Central Asia. It is related to T. favoriseriana and lanata. From a horticultural perspective, it is classified in division 15 of tulips, the "Miscellaneous" group. This group includes all species that grow in the wild, as well as other hybrids not classified in divisions 1 to 14. Most tulips in this division perform well in natural environments and are often used in rock gardens. This tulip produces rather short, sturdy stems, 40-45 cm (16-18in) long, with 3 to 5 large grey-green to glaucous leaves. Each stem bears a large cup-shaped flower at its tip, reaching a height of 10 cm (4in). It opens in the sun and closes at night or in cloudy weather. When fully bloomed, the corolla can measure up to 20 cm (8in) in diameter. It consists of 6 glossy tepals, a very bright red. In the centre, there are spots ranging from very dark olive green to jet black, sometimes with a narrow yellow margin. The black stamens bear dark violet anthers. The bulb goes dormant in summer. At this time, it is important for the soil to be dry.
Wild botanical tulips can sometimes have specific requirements, but they are robust and reliable if the growing conditions are adequate. They are suitable for many uses, in beds, borders, at the base of deciduous bushes, and even in rock gardens. The Tulipa ingens can be grown in pots, which allows it to be protected from excessive moisture in winter and summer. Its large scarlet corolla will be enhanced by blue hyacinths, grape hyacinths, and Greek anemones. When designing your flower beds, don't forget to consider the height and flowering period, as these parameters vary significantly from one tulip to another. It is wise to plant a few more bulbs for cutting, as they make beautiful long-lasting cut flowers.
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Plant your ingens tulips as soon as possible in a very well-drained, light, even limestone, dry soil in summer. This tulip also prefers cold winters. Loosen the soil deeply, lighten it with coarse sand, compost, and fine gravel. Plant at a depth of 15 cm (6in) (Bulbs should be covered with twice their height of soil). Space the bulbs a few cm apart, making sure they do not touch. Choose a sunny exposure for at least half of the day for better flowering. After flowering, cut the flower stems and let the leaves dry completely before cutting them. Pot cultivation allows bulbs to be protected from moisture in summer, as well as in winter. In winter, keep the pots outside (bulbs need cold), but somewhat sheltered from rain.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.