Big Smile
Tulips
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A late-blooming variety with high resistance to fusarium and viral infections for professional growers.
Description
Genetic Profile and Phytosanitary Resilience
The "Big Smile" tulip belongs to the Single Late class. From a technical standpoint, this variety is a breeding achievement designed to balance high aesthetic quality with significant resistance to the most common bulb pathogens. Unlike many Triumph-group varieties, "Big Smile" demonstrates exceptional tolerance to a broad complex of fungal and viral diseases.
Key Defense Mechanisms
- Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV): The variety's genetic architecture minimizes viral spread risk during mechanical cultivation procedures, which is critical for large-scale production.
- Fusarium Wilt: The bulb features high-density tunic scales, acting as a structural barrier against soil-borne Fusarium oxysporum spores.
- Cladosporiosis: Superior resistance to leaf spot fungi ensures the photosynthetic apparatus remains intact, maximizing the nutrient translocation cycle to the daughter bulb.
Morphological Parameters
The plant features a high stem, making it a preferred selection for professional cut flower cultivation. The intense yellow pigment of the petals remains color-stable even under prolonged direct solar exposure, a result of the dense cellular structure of the epidermis. The late blooming period extends the harvest window, meeting the demand for high-quality floral material at the end of the spring cycle.
Crop & resistance
Disease resistance
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Classes: Tulip Type
Classes: Tulip Type
Class 1. Early Simple. These tulips have been known since the end of the 17th century. They are characterized by low stems (25-40 cm), strong and sturdy, resistant to rain and wind. Flowers are cup-shaped or bowl-shaped, predominantly warm colors (yellow and red). Early flowering... |
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Groups: By Flowering Period
Groups: By Flowering Period
According to the classification adopted in 1969, all existing varieties, introduced species, their cultivars, and various hybrids are grouped into 15 garden classes. Similar classes are further grouped into four groups. Among them, by flowering time, three groups are distinguishe... |
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| Blooming: Petal Color | |
| Plant Height | High |
| Catalog | Catalog → Tulips |
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