Tulipa Rhapsody of Smiles - Single late tulip
Tulipa Rhapsody of Smiles - Single late tulip
Tulipa Rhapsody of Smiles - Single late tulip
Tulipa Rhapsody of Smiles
Single late tulip
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Description
The Single Late Tulip 'Rhapsody of Smiles' offers an elegant and tall habi, with large cup-shaped flowers blending golden yellow with red-orange flares. Robust and weather-resistant, it thrives in open ground or in pots thanks to its sturdy stem. Visually striking, it decorates the foreground of beds, borders, and vase arrangements. Remember to cut the faded flowers while allowing the foliage to yellow naturally to strengthen the following year's flowering.
Belonging to the Liliaceae family, the Tulip 'Rhapsody of Smiles' is a variety of Tulipa × gesneriana resulting from a specimen of the 'Big Smile' cultivar selected by W. van Lierop & Zonen in 2011 in the Netherlands. This cultivar is distinguished by its late flowering in May with large single, slightly fragrant, calyx-shaped flowers blending golden hues with red-orange flames. It has an erect habit on a sturdy stem typically measuring 40–55 cm, with rapid growth from spring, reaching its full dimensions within weeks after emergence. Not very prolific in offsets, this tulip multiplies mainly through bulbs. The open flowers measure about 7–8 cm in diameter, formed of six fleshy tepals. The foliage is deciduous, formed of 4 to 6 ovoid to lanceolate, 5–7 cm wide, bluish-green leaves with sometimes veined foliage. The green stem is cylindrical and glabrous. The root system is bulbous, with a large central bulb (11–12 cm in circumference) emitting superficial fasciculate roots.
The tulip 'Rhapsody of Smiles' reaches its full expression when planted in generous clumps. Its proud and colourful appearance makes it ideal for sunny settings, planted en masse under still bare trees or along the edges of structured beds. To enhance its brilliance, pair it with the silver foliage of Stachys or the nuanced blue of Muscari, whose texture subtly contrasts with its upright silhouette. It pairs wonderfully with the deep purple tones of the 'Black Hero' tulip, the slender white of 'White Triumphator', and the 'Ballerina', whose bright orange accentuates the visual contrast. In a pot on a sunny patio, it becomes a cheerful and refined landmrk, revealing its stature even in the smallest spaces.
Don't forget to consider the height and flowering period when designing your beds, as these parameters vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is wise to plan for a few extra bulbs for cutting as tulips last a long time in a vase.
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Botanical data
Tulipa
Rhapsody of Smiles
Liliaceae
Single late tulip
Tulipa Rhapsody of Smiles
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the Rhapsody of Smiles Tulip bulbs in autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 15 cm, spacing them 10 cm apart. Planting should be done in ordinary, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly calcareous, loose, well-worked, and well-drained soil. Never add poorly decomposed manure or compost to the planting soil as this may cause the bulbs to rot. The Triumph tulip will grow well in cool to dry soil. Place it in a good, sunny position or in light shade. After flowering, the foliage becomes faded and unsightly; we recommend planting heucheras, tiarellas, brunneras, bleeding hearts, or euphorbias in the foreground of your beds. Their foliage will enhance the colours of your tulips and, as the season progresses, they will elegantly conceal their yellowed leaves. Once flowering is over, it is best to remove the fruits to avoid exhausting the plant. Allow the leaves to dry completely before cutting them.
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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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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 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.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.