Tulipa Lily flowers Mix

This mix of lily flowered tulips is a beautiful assortment of varieties with various colors, solid or variegated depending on the plants. With these tulips, we also admire the perfect curve of the corollas, enhanced by long pointed petals. At full bloom, they resemble large stars. The queen of cut flowers, ideal for creating original bouquets, the lily-flowered tulip also makes a big impact in flower beds. As a late variety, it thrives well in the garden.

Lily-flowered tulips were created at the beginning of the 20th century, and they have retained the robustness and simplicity of their ancestor, the magnificent Tulipa acuminata. This botanical species, native to Turkey, became extinct in the wild, but survived in its red and yellow form among English and Dutch enthusiasts. The acuminata tulips, already adored by the sultans at the time, can be found on the frescoes and ceramics of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. The flower, whether in full bloom or closed, undergoes a surprising metamorphosis, transforming from a spider-like shape into a fleur-de-lis within a day.

The lily-flowered tulip belongs to the lily family. It is classified in Division 6 of horticultural tulips, and the main characteristics of this category are as follows: they bear single flowers and bloom in the second half of spring, the cups are narrow, the pointed tepals are recurved when opening, and they open up to 8 cm (3in) wide in a star shape. Throughout the day, these flowers become spider-like and widely open. Depending on the variety, the plant reaches a height of between 45 and 55 cm (18 and 22in) when in bloom. The flowering takes place at the end of April or beginning of May. Each solitary flower is supported by a delicate-looking stem, but it is resistant to bad weather. The foliage is thinner than that of other tulips. It yellows and dries a few weeks after flowering.

In this mix, the lily-flowered tulip showcases a beautiful range of colours. It fits well in large flower beds, planted in small groups, for example, among blue or green flowers. Since its flowering is late, it maximizes the duration of flowering in the beds. Pair it with wood hyacinths (Scilla nutans) or Siberian squills to create a vibrant scene. Or combine it with Corsican hellebores and euphorbias for surprising scenes. It can also be planted in pots and containers to enhance balconies and terraces. It is ideal for creating bold and creative bouquets.

When placing them in a vase, use very little water! Additionally, if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase every day. Many varieties of lily-flowered tulips are grown for forcing and produce cut flowers for a large part of the year.

Note: each batch is unique and the proportion of colours may vary significantly from one batch to another.