Tulipa Triumph Flaming Flag

Tulipa 'Flaming Flag' is a sturdy triumph tulip bearing large and magnificent white flowers delicately streaked with light purple. It blooms in April, at the top of a tall stem that withstands wind and rain. Whether in a vase or in a border, it is an elegant and unique variety that does not go unnoticed.

Tulipa 'Flaming Flag' belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it was introduced in 2007 in the Netherlands. It is currently classified in the 'Triumph' group, whose main characteristic is to have narrow cup-shaped flowers. Tulips in this group are the result of cross-breeding between early single tulips and late single tulips, and they bloom just after the first ones. The flowers sit at the top of 50cm (20in) high stems, above the widely lanceolate green-blue leaves. The large flowers have 6 "petals," or more precisely, thick and irregularly streaked tepals in violet tones on a white background. Elegant and simple, they are narrow cups measuring about 6cm (2in) in diameter. Flowering takes place around mid-April, in the heart of the tulip season. The foliage dries up and disappears a few weeks after flowering, when the bulb goes into dormancy.

Triumph tulips work well in large borders, or in small groups along a lawn or an alley. 'Flaming Flag' will harmonise perfectly with the solid purple blooms of T. 'Purple Flag', and white narcissus ('Alaska'). The foliage of Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie', a beautiful purplish-pink, will enhance it, as well as the anise green of alchemillas. This beautiful tulip goes well with perennials (brunneras, carex, ferns, hostas), forget-me-nots, dame's rocket, silver basket, and alyssums. The flowers are ideal for creating elegant bouquets. Only use a little water in a vase. If your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase each day.