Tulipa Nizza - Double Late Tulip

'Nizza' Late Double Tulip offers spectacular and fragrant flowers, resembling roses or peonies. Its large fringed petals, arranged in a double row, are golden yellow, marked with red and green streaks, and the overall effect is both cheerful and delightful. The stem is short and sturdy, making it a good choice not only in the garden but also in pots and planters. Late flowering, in May.

The 'Nizza' Tulip belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in the group of 'Late Double Tulips', whose main characteristic is very double and crumpled flowers, with peony-like shapes. 'Nizza' is also obtained through mutation (sudden appearance of new characteristics that are maintained in subsequent generations). It is of medium size (40 cm (16in)) and its flower is large, with a diameter of 10 cm (4in), double and well arranged. Its palette of vibrant colours includes bright yellow, intense red, and green. The original shape of its slightly tousled petals adds an extra charm, making it a favourite, especially when its buds slowly open in a vase. It flowers in mid-May, at the end of the tulip season.

'Nizza' Late Double Tulip fits well in large flowerbeds. It can also be planted in borders, rock gardens, flower beds, pots and planters. This tulip will look beautiful on balconies and terraces. It pairs perfectly with tall perennials and is ideal for creating elegant bouquets. In a vase, just a little water at the bottom is enough! If your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase every day. Tulips are unmatched for bringing the colours of spring to pots or sunny gardens. Remember to consider the height and flowering period when designing your flowerbeds, as these can vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is a good idea to plant a few more bulbs for beautiful cut flowers that last a long time in a vase.

About Botanical Species: Tulip species are found in most parts of the Old World, from Western Europe to China and Japan, including Eastern Europe, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. Their distribution area also includes North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The centre of diversity for the genus is in the Pamir and Hindu Kush mountains and the steppes of Kazakhstan.

There are various wild species, many of which are endangered. These are either large tulips from cultivated fields, the most well-known being the Agen Tulip (Tulipa agenensis), or small tulips found in wooded areas or among rocks in the mountains. In cultivation, they are called "botanical tulips", and one of the most common is the Wild Tulip (Tulipa sylvestris), which often used to grow sheltered by vines and whose subspecies australis is known as the Southern Tulip.