Tulipa humilis 'Norah'
Tulipa humilis 'Norah'
Tulipa humilis Norah
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Description
The Botanical Tulip 'Norah' is a variety of very small size, offering an early and vibrant flowering, which seems to be pressed to the ground. Each short stem unfolds very early in spring several globular flowers that bloom into star-shaped bright purple, contrasting with a violet or midnight blue throat depending on the observer. They emit a particular fragrance. The leaves, linear and shiny green, sometimes appear after flowering. Originating from Turkey and Iran, it is a very resistant plant, adapted to poor soils and arid conditions, which naturalizes easily in the garden.
Tulipa humilis 'Norah' belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is an ancient selection derived from the Tulipa humilis whose origins are lost between the Caucasus, Turkey, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and as far as northern Russia. Tulipa humilis has an extremely variable appearance depending on its origin. The 'Norah' selection bears, at the end of a short flower stalk, not exceeding 10cm (4in), up to 3 globular flowers with 3 pointed sepals identical to the 3 petals, which are therefore called tepals. The corolla opens widely in the sun, forming a star shape, exhaling a subtle, somewhat indefinable fragrance, sweet and peppery at the same time. The bulbs are small, measuring 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter. This plant has dark bluish green leaves, relatively narrow, sometimes almost curled, measuring 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) long.
The Tulipa humilis 'Norah' is certainly a little gem, but also a reliable and faithful plant, which will naturally find its place in rockeries, along pathways, or on a slightly wild slope, even if it is rather dry in summer. Far from the large calyxes of its Dutch relatives, its low-lying stars animate flower beds, early in spring, along with crocuses with which they are sometimes confused. It adapts well to pot or container cultivation, allowing you to enjoy its radiant flowering up close.
Botanical tulips and very similar tulips like this selection do not degenerate over time, they naturalize and can remain in place for many years without special maintenance in borders and rockeries. To create colourful scenes, they can be associated with various small bulbous plants: Ipheion uniflorum, Anemone blanda, Cyclamen coum, Erythronium 'Pagoda', Leucojum vernum…
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Tulipa
humilis
Norah
Liliaceae
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Planting and care
Plant Tulipa humilis 'Norah' bulbs in the autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 5cm (2in), spacing them 10cm (4in) apart. The planting should be done in ordinary soil, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, light, loose, sandy or gravelly, well-draining. Never add uncomposted manure or compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. The botanical tulip humilis 'Norah' will grow well in moist soil in spring and autumn, and in dry soil in summer. Plant it in a sunny or semi-shaded location. Once flowering is over, it is preferable to remove the fruits to avoid exhausting the plant.
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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).
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.
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