Tulipa Purple Crystal - Fringed Tulip
Tulipa Purple Crystal - Fringed Tulip
Tulipa crispa Purple Crystal
Crisped Tulip, Curled Tulip
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Description
The 'Purple Crystal' fringed Tulip is a variety with particularly fringed petals. It offers an intense and velvety flower, in a wine colour, with a discreet contrasting white base. Its very durable, large flowers of 12 to 15 cm with fringed petals are remarkable in flower beds in April and May. Its long-lasting flowers, carried by a sturdy stem, are perfect for vases.
The 'Purple Crystal' Fringed Tulip belongs to the lily family. Of horticultural origin, it is classified in the 'Crispa' group, whose main characteristic is to have petals with finely toothed ends. This tulip will reach a height of about 40 cm when in bloom. Flowering takes place in April-May, a little later than other tulips. The flowers are single, with a slightly open cup, in a beautiful range of rich and dark tones, enhanced by the velvety texture of the petals. The fringed edges of this magnificent tulip add to its mysterious charm. The flowers last a long time and allow the tulip season to be extended until May.
In the world of flowers, there is truly nothing comparable to fringed tulips to spice up your garden in spring. Ideal for borders, the 'Purple Crystal' Tulip will also create beautiful spots in perennial flower beds, alongside biennial plants that will fill the space after flowering. You can choose wallflowers for this purpose. The dark colour of 'Purple Crystal' enhances all neighbouring plants and pairs well with an infinite range of pastel or brighter colours, from white to pink and red, as well as all shades of blue. By choosing fringed tulips, you will bring a unique touch to your cut flower compositions.
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Tulipa
crispa
Purple Crystal
Liliaceae
Crisped Tulip, Curled Tulip
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the 'Purple Crystal' Tulip bulbs in autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 15 cm, spacing them 10 cm apart in ordinary, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly chalky, loose, well-worked, and well-draining soil. Never add manure or poorly decomposed compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. The tulip will grow well in moist to dry soil. Plant it in a sunny or semi-shaded location. Once flowering is finished, remove the seed heads to avoid exhausting the bulb. Allow the leaves to completely dry before cutting them. We recommend planting Heucheras, Tiarelles, and Euphorbias in the foreground of your flower beds, as their foliage will enhance the colours of your tulips and elegantly conceal their yellowed leaves. Red and orange are uncommon in the garden, so take advantage of the wide range of tulips in these colours. For an elegant effect, these tulips will be enhanced by dark green foliage, such as a hedge of Yews or Boxwoods. Also, consider dark foliage such as Obsidian Heuchera.
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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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