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tulip 'National Velvet' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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tulip 'National Velvet'

Tulipa 'National Velvet' (3)

Genus: Tulipa
Family: Liliaceae

About this plant

'National Velvet' is a strong-growing, tallish tulip, to 50cm. The outer tepals are deep maroon-red with a slight purplish bloom, paling a little towards the edges, with very dark midribs.The inside of the tepals is maroon with a yellow base. Mid to late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 10 to 15cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil with shelter from strong winds and protection from excessive wet. See tulip cultivation for further advice

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by lifting and separating offsets

Pests

stem and bulb eelworm and slugs may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to tulip fire and bulb rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years