Cape Cod
Tulips
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A reliable, low-growing tulip variety that offers exceptional wind resistance and easy maintenance.
Description
Cape Cod: Stability and Performance in Tulip Cultivation
For professional gardeners, the Cape Cod tulip serves as a benchmark for reliability. As a member of the Greigii tulip class, it offers a distinct architectural advantage: its low growth habit makes it highly resistant to the spring winds that typically damage taller, more fragile varieties. It is a low-maintenance, high-impact choice for any seasonal planting scheme.
Operational Insights
Managing Cape Cod tulips is straightforward. The bulbs show excellent perenniality, meaning they do not require annual lifting if provided with well-drained soil. This makes them a cost-effective choice for large-scale landscaping. Routine maintenance is limited to standard moisture management and spring fertilization during the budding phase.
- Color Profile: A vivid red hue accented with striking lilac undertones on the petals.
- Blooming Schedule: Mid-season flowering helps bridge the gap between early-blooming varieties and late-season perennials.
- Structural Utility: The compact, low height is ideal for foreground planting, rock gardens, and containerized displays.
The Greigii foliage, often featuring decorative variegation, remains attractive throughout the season, reducing the need for constant maintenance once the blossoms have faded. This plant delivers consistent, durable results with minimal resource input.
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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 | Low |
| Catalog | Catalog → Tulips |
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