Tulipa greigii 'Melody d'Amour'
Tulipa greigii 'Melody d'Amour'
Tulipa greigii 'Melody d'Amour'
Tulipa greigii 'Melody d'Amour'
Tulipa greigii Mélodie d'amour
I was disappointed because the flower was all shriveled up.
Isabelle, 10/04/2024
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Description
The botanical Tulipa greigii 'Melody d'Amour', is a dwarf variety with flamboyant flowers that doesn't go unnoticed in the garden. Its corollas of bright red, edged with vibrant yellow, open up in large stars under the sun. They bloom on ample foliage marbled with purple, which is not without appeal. Botanical tulips can remain in the ground and will flower for many years. Bulbs should be planted in autumn for an early April flowering.
The Botanical Tulipa greigii 'Melody d'Amour', registered in 1975, belongs to the Liliaceae family. The species Tulipa greigii was the first to be cultivated from wild bulbs, which were brought from Uzbekistan to Germany in 1871. It is actually native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran. It has given rise to numerous cultivars. This small 'Melody d'Amour' tulip will not exceed 15-20cm (6-8in) in height when in bloom. Its foliage is bluish green, quite wide, marked with darker marblings. The flowers appear in March-April, earlier or later depending on the climate. They bloom under the sun and close up when it hides. The foliage dries up a few weeks after flowering, marking the bulb's entry into dormancy.
Botanical tulips do not degenerate over time like large-flowered tulips, which have been selected for over 200 years for cut flowers and not for their longevity. They naturalize easily and can remain in place for several years without special maintenance. They thrive in borders and rockeries, in very well-drained soil. To create colourful scenes, they can be combined with various small bulb plants: Crocus, Allium, Ipheion uniflorum, Anemone blanda, small-flowered Narcissus, Muscari, Cyclamen coum, snowdrops, Scilla sibirica... These tulips are unrivaled for bringing the colours of spring to pots or sunny gardens.
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Tulipa
greigii
Mélodie d'amour
Liliaceae
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Tulip bulbs should be planted from October to mid-December for spring flowering. Plant them in full sun or possibly in partial shade. Tulips appreciate rich, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry soil in summer. If your soil is very clayey, incorporate some sand into the soil before planting or add a few gravels at the bottom of the planting hole. Botanical tulips are hardy and also thrive in poor soils or rock gardens.
Work the soil deeply and remove unwanted weeds or rocks. Dig a hole using a bulb planter and bury the bulbs, pointy end up, two to three times their height. Space the bulbs about 10cm (4in) apart. Bulbs can be planted individually or in groups of 5 to 10 for a beautiful colour effect. You can place them one by one on the ground or "scatter" them on the ground for a more natural effect in flower beds. Lightly water after planting.
For container planting, provide drainage at the bottom of the pot (clay pellets or gravel) and then plant the bulbs in a mixture of potting soil, garden soil, and a little sand. Add a small amount of compost when flowering.
Tulips require little maintenance. Water in spring if necessary. Remove faded flowers to avoid exhausting the bulb. After flowering, allow the foliage to die naturally and only cut it when it turns yellow to promote the accumulation of new reserves in the bulb.
Botanical tulips can remain in place for several years. The production of bulblets allows them to spread and naturalize, making them perennial. If the clumps become less floriferous, gently dig up the bulbs once the foliage has withered and divide the bulbs to replant them elsewhere in the garden.
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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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