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Tulipa 'Wirosa'

Tulipa Wirosa

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The ultimate in romantic tulips! Peony-like flowers, double, of beautiful size, bicoloured, with bright red-pink petals highlighted with white-cream edges. They are borne on sturdy stems, above beautiful grey-green foliage. Late flowering, in May. Award-winning variety.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to December
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Description

The 'Wirosa' Late Double Tulip is a historic variety introduced to the market in 1945 and awarded in England by the prestigious R.H.S. This variety embodies the epitome of romantic tulips! Its peony-like flowers are fully double and of a beautiful size, delicately bicoloured, with petals of a bright red-pink widely edged in white and cream. They bloom at the end of the tulip season, on top of short and sturdy stems. Tulips are more durable in climates that experience cold winters and hot, dry summers.

 

The 'Wirosa' Tulip belongs to the Lily family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in the group of 'Late Double Tulips', but also in the section of Peony-flowered Tulips, whose main characteristic is to have very double and crinkled flowers, with generous forms. 'Wirosa' is not very tall (35-40cm (14-16in)) and its flower is of a beautiful size, up to 12cm (5in) wide, globular, double, and well arranged. Its colour, a combination of pink-red and cream-tinged white, is both very harmonious and well contrasting. The flowering takes place in mid-May, at the end of the tulip season. Each stem, very sturdy, bears a single flower that holds well both in borders and in vases. It is also a plant that has very good hardiness. The foliage consists of large lanceolate leaves, bluish-green with a slightly greyish pruinose appearance.

 

With their rich colours and long-lasting opulent flowers, peony-flowered tulips are renowned for their use in borders as well as for enhancing bouquets. They are unparalleled for bringing whimsy to pots or sunny gardens when planted in groups. This 'Wirosa' variety pairs well with a white variety like 'Mount Tacoma' or a cream variety like 'Charming Lady', for example. In the garden or in pots, double tulips are complemented by small flowers such as forget-me-nots, daisies, dame's rocket, pansies, and honesty. Don't forget to consider the height and flowering period when designing your borders, as these parameters vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is wise to plant a few more bulbs for cutting, as they make stunning flowers that last a long time in a vase.

 

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Cultivar

Wirosa

Family

Liliaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference638051

Planting and care

Place the 'Wirosa' tulips in a sunny or partially shaded location, sheltered from strong winds, from late September to December for spring flowering. Plant the bulbs in light and well-drained soil, loosened to a depth of 15cm (6in). Space the bulbs 10cm (4in) apart without allowing them to touch for a mass effect. Cut the flower stems after flowering. Allow the leaves to completely dry before cutting them. Tulips do not like stagnant moisture and prefer climates with distinct seasons, cold winters, and hot, dry summers.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to December
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 50 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, loose, fertile soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Once the flowering is over, it is preferable to remove the fruits to avoid exhausting the young plant. Remove the foliage once it is dry.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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