Tulipa Virichic - Lily flowering Tulip
Tulipa Virichic - Lily flowering Tulip
Tulipa Virichic - Lily flowering Tulip
Tulipa Virichic - Lily flowering Tulip
Tulipa Virichic - Lily flowering Tulip
Tulipa Virichic - Lily flowering Tulip
Tulipa Virichic
Tulip
Very finely marginated with pink at the beginning of flowering, it is therefore rather inconspicuous and benefits from being associated with tulips with more intense colours (such as Roussillon, for example, in my garden). Later on, the pink margin widens and the result is truly splendid and full of refinement (see photo). Very happy to have these specimens at home!
Marie-Laure, 29/04/2021
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Description
Tulipa Virichic is a very pretty variety of lily-flowered tulip, with a large and delicate, fresh and elegant flower. Its flowers are initially bright pink, streaked with green and white, then the white fades over time. Planted en masse, they offer a stunning sight when they carefully open their gracefully recurved pointed petals. 'Virichic' is an early variety, with a long flowering period. It thrives in the garden and can be cut for for charming bouquets. We should rediscover these beautiful lily-flowered tulips, which have unfortunately become rare in our gardens.
The lily-flowered tulip 'Virichic' belongs to the lily family. It belongs both to the viriflora group (variegated flowers with green, late flowering) and to division 6 of horticultural tulips, the 'fleur de lis', with the following main characteristics: they bear single flowers and bloom in the second half of spring, the cups are narrow, the pointed tepals are recurved at opening and open into an 8 cm (3in) wide star shape. During the day, these flowers become spider-like and widely open. They were created in the early 20th century. This variety will reach 50 cm (20in) high when in bloom, quite early, in April. Its flowers live several days before fading and the foliage is thinner than that of other tulips. Each solitary flower is supported by a stem which is fragile-looking, but resistant to bad weather.
The lily-flowered tulip 'Virichic' finds a place in large mass plantings. Its fresh colour allows for combinations with tulips in white, pink or red tones. This also maximizes the duration of flowering in mass plantings. Pair it with Corsican hellebores and euphorbias for surprising scenes. It can also be planted in borders, rockeries, flower beds, pots and containers. It goes well with tall perennials and is ideal for creating elegant bouquets. In a vase, use very little water and if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase each day. Many varieties of lily-flowered tulips are grown for forcing and produce cut flowers for a large part of the year.
Tulipa Virichic - Lily flowering Tulip in pictures
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Foliage
Botanical data
Tulipa
Virichic
Liliaceae
Tulip
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the bulbs in the 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-draining soil. Never add undecomposed manure or compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. 'Virichic' will grow well in moist to dry soil in summer, in sun or semi-shade. Once flowering is finished, remove the seed heads 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).
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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.