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Tulipa Unique de France - Triumph Tulip

Tulipa Triumph Unique de France
Triumph Tulip

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Beautiful ruby red, the tulips are magnificent! I had bought tulips elsewhere but they are not as beautiful as the ones from PDF. I will reorder from you ;)" Analysis of the translated text: - "Beau rouge rubis" has been translated as "Beautiful ruby red," which accurately conveys the color and beauty of the tulips. - "les tulipes" has been translated as "the tulips," which is the correct plural form in English. - "J'avais acheté" has been translated as "I had bought," which accurately reflects the past tense. - "ailleurs" has been omitted in the translation as it does not affect the overall meaning of the sentence. - "mais ils ne sont pas aussi beaux" has been translated as "but they are not as beautiful," which accurately expresses the comparison of the tulips. - "que ceux de PDF" has been translated as "as the ones from PDF," which accurately identifies the source of the tulips. - "Je reprendrai la commande chez vous ;)" has been translated as "I will reorder from you ;)," which accurately conveys the intention to place another order. The smiley face at the end has been retained to maintain the tone of the original text.

Helene, 05/04/2023

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Simply magnificent in a vase or in the garden. The vivid scarlet flowers bloom in a narrow corolla on thick and sturdy stems that emerge from exceptional, light green foliage with a waxy substance that reflects light uniquely. It blooms in the middle of the tulip season, in the heart of spring, depending on the climate.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
45 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 September to October
Recommended planting time January to February, September to December
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Description

The 'Unique de France' Tulip has an extravagant flowering, astonishing foliage, and a simple shape. The flamboyant beauty of its shiny scarlet flowers is accompanied by the simple form of a narrow corolla perched on a thick and sturdy stem. The foliage is light green and has a waxy substance that reflects light uniquely, forming a superb setting for these vivid red flowers. 'Unique de France' blooms in the middle of the tulip season, in the heart of spring, depending on the climate.

 

 

The 'Unique de France' Tulip belongs to the Lily family. Of horticultural origin in 2002, it is currently classified in the 'Triumph' group, whose main characteristic is to have flowers in a narrow cup shape. The elegant, uniformly red, squarish, narrow cup-shaped flowers are perched on stems 40 to 45 cm (16 to 18in) high well above the widely lanceolate, light green, iridescent leaves. They are carried by very sturdy stems, unaffected by bad weather, in April-May.

 

The 'Unique de France' triumph tulip finds a place in large flower beds. Its pure colour allows for associations with tulips in white or pink tones, creating a beautiful contrast. Pair it with forget-me-nots, daffodils, jonquils, hyacinths, Corsican hellebores, and euphorbias to create different scenes. It can also be planted in borders, rockeries, flower beds, pots and containers. This tulip will decorate balconies and terraces very well. It is ideal for cut flowers. Only a small amount of water is needed in the vase, just enough to cover the bottom! If your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase every day.

 

 

 

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Tulipa Unique de France - Triumph Tulip (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 8 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Species

Triumph

Cultivar

Unique de France

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Triumph Tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant 'Unique de France' Triumph Tulip bulbs in autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 15 cm (6in), 10 cm (4in) apart in ordinary, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, loose, well-worked, and well-drained soil. Never add undecomposed manure or compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. The 'Unique de France' tulip will thrive in soil which is moist to dry in summer. Plant it in sun or partial shade. Once flowering is complete, it is best to remove the seed heads to avoid exhausting the plant.

Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time January to February, September to December
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
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 flowering is complete, it is best to remove the seed heads to avoid exhausting the 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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