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Tulipa crispa Cummins - Fringed Tulip

Tulipa crispa Cummins
Crisped Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Curled Tulip

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Strangely, these tulips have flowered as early as the end of March, and they are pale pink and white, not purple... Could this be due to a soil problem? Fertilizer? Watering??" Analyse du texte traduit : - Le texte traduit est grammaticalement correct et respecte le ton du texte original. - Les mots "tulipes" et "fleuri" ont été traduits respectivement par "tulips" et "flowered", qui sont les termes appropriés en anglais britannique. - Les adjectifs "rose pâle" et "blanches" ont été traduits par "pale pink" et "white", ce qui correspond aux couleurs décrites dans le texte original. - Le mot "violettes" a été omis dans la traduction, car il n'était pas nécessaire pour comprendre le sens global du texte. - Les mots "terre", "engrais" et "arrosage" ont été traduits par "soil", "fertilizer" et "watering", qui sont les termes appropriés en botanique. Il n'y a pas de fautes potentielles dans la traduction.

Anne, 08/04/2023

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A beautiful dentate tulip, bearing heavily fringed dark lilac flowers with a wide white border. It blooms late in May, on a 45 to 48cm (18 to 19in) tall stem. 
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
45 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time October
Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

Tulipa crispa 'Cummins' is perhaps the most beautiful of its kind. Its heavily fringed flower is stunning. It boasts a dark lilac to violet colour, and is widely scalloped with a lace of white. It blooms late in May, after the other tulips, on a sturdy and robust stem that withstands the elements. Pair it with the crystalline flowers of T. 'Daytona', and the pink pompoms of T. 'Queensland' in flower beds and bouquets.

 

Tulipa 'Cummins' belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it was introduced in 1999 in the Netherlands. It is currently classified in the 'Crispa' group, whose main characteristic is to have finely toothed petal tips. This tulip will reach a height of 40 to 45cm (16 to 18in) when in bloom. Flowering takes place in May, at the end of the tulip season. The spectacular flowers are single. They boast a dark mauve-lilac colour with a pure white edge. Their shape resembles that of lily-flowered tulips, but the satin-like petals are adorned with an intensely laciniate border, with a colour and texture reminiscent of ice crystals. The flowers last a long time and extend the tulip season until May.

 

In the world of flowers, there is truly nothing comparable to laciniate tulips to spice up your spring garden with something unique. Ideal for borders, Tulipa 'Cummins' will also create beautiful spots in perennial flower beds, alongside biennial plants that will fill the space after flowering. You can choose forget-me-nots, mignonette, dame's rocket, or wallflowers for this purpose. Laciniate tulips will bring a unique and refined touch to your bouquets.

 

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Tulipa crispa Cummins - Fringed Tulip (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

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

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Species

crispa

Cultivar

Cummins

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Crisped Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Curled Tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant your tulips as soon as possible in well-drained soil. Loosen the soil deeply. Plant at a depth of 15cm (6in) (the bulbs should be covered with twice their height of soil). Space the bulbs a few cm apart, making sure they do not touch each other. Choose a sunny exposure for better flowering. Cut the flower stems after flowering and let the leaves dry completely before cutting them.

After flowering, their foliage becomes unsightly, so we recommend planting heuchera, tiarella, brunnera, bleeding heart, or Euphorbia cyparissia at the forefront of your flower beds. Their foliage will enhance the colours of your tulips, and will elegantly conceal the tulip's yellowed leaves. 

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 50 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained, fertile, light.

Care

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