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Tulipa Formosa - Viridiflora Tulip
Tulipa Formosa - Viridiflora Tulip
Tulipa viridiflora Formosa
Green-flowered Tulip
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Description
The 'Formosa' Tulip is an old Viridiflora variety that has not lost any of its freshness. Its flower, which opens like a "lily-flowered" variety, displays a large green flame in the centre of each yellow petal. This tulip lights up the garden towards the end of the season planted in groups, or cut for large bouquets. It is quite perennial in the garden. Plant it among imperial fritillaries or 'Pipit' narcissus, for example.
The 'Formosa' Viridiflora Tulip belongs to the Lily family. Of horticultural origin, introduced in 1926 by Polman-Mooy, it is currently classified in Division 8, which is currently the least significant group, closely related to that of late single tulips. The main characteristics of Viridiflora are late flowering and presenting striped or flamed green flowers. The rather short 'Formosa' variety will reach about 35 cm in height. Its flowers resemble those of lily-flowered tulips in shape. But their six "petals" (more precisely tepals) are wider and distinctly flamed with green in the centre. The background colour is a light yellow becoming brighter yellow as time goes by. The flowers are perched on stems that rise well above the widely lanceolate, glaucous leaves. Flowering takes place at the end of May or in June, depending on the climate. Another advantage of the Viridiflora Tulip is that its flowers remain beautiful for a long time, at least three weeks. It is an excellent cut flower.
The 'Formosa' viridiflora Tulip pairs well with many garden flowers. This variety will particularly enhance red, orange, and pink tones. Mix it with 'Louvre' or 'Amazing Parrot' tulips, for example. It can be paired with both biennials and perennials or planted in small touches in rockeries. You can plant 'Tasso Strawberries & Cream' daisies, chamomiles, forget-me-nots, alchemillas... It is also a charming cut flower!
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Botanical data
Tulipa
viridiflora
Formosa
Liliaceae
Green-flowered Tulip
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the 'Formosa' tulip bulbs in autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 15 cm, spacing them 10 cm apart in ordinary, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, loose, well-worked, and well-drained soil. Never add manure or poorly decomposed compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. The 'Green Love' tulip will thrive in moist to dry soil in summer. Plant it in a sunny or partially shaded location. After flowering, it is best to remove the seed heads to avoid exhausting the bulb.
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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 zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.