Tulipa 'Alexandrine'

The 'Alexandrine' Fringed Tulip has a corolla resembling a Fleur de lis with a stylized curve, finely fringed at the edges, and is adorned with a dark orange colour nuanced with yellow-orange, precious for warming up spring flower beds. As a late tulip, it persists well in the garden and faithfully blooms every spring. Carried by a long, sturdy stem, this recent variety is also an excellent cut flower for creating colourful bouquets.

The 'Alexandrine' tulip, registered in the Netherlands in 2019, belongs to the lily family. It is officially classified in division 7 of horticultural tulips, the fringed tulips, whose petal tips are finely toothed. The shape of the flower, on the other hand, places it in division 6 of Lily-flowered Tulips, which have the following main characteristics: they bear single flowers and bloom in the second half of spring, the cups are narrow, and the pointed tepals open in a star shape. During the day, these flowers become arachnoid and widely open. This variety will reach a height of 50 to 55cm (20 to 22in) when in bloom. The flowering takes place around mid-May, emerging from the foliage. Each solitary flower is supported by a seemingly delicate but weather-resistant stem. The foliage naturally yellows and withers a few weeks after flowering, while the bulb enters summer dormancy. Tulips in this Lily-flowered category were created in the early 20th century.

The 'Alexandrine' fringed tulip finds its place in well-organized large flower beds, as well as in contemporary settings, according to the desires of each gardener. Since its flowering is late, it allows for maximizing the duration of flower bed blooms. Pair it with white, yellow, "black," or red varieties, and/or with other spring bulbs. It can be planted in borders, rockeries, flower beds, as well as in pots and containers. This tulip beautifully enhances balconies and terraces. It pairs perfectly with tall perennials and is ideal for creating elegantly filled bouquets. When arranging in a vase, use very little water, just a bottom is sufficient! Furthermore, if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase each day. Many varieties of Lily-flowered tulips are grown for forcing and produce cut flowers for a large part of the year.