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First Lion
Tulips
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Classes: Tulip Type
Triumph
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Red
Plant Height
Low
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About product
A reliable red Triumph tulip featuring compact growth and robust resistance to fungal pathogens.
Classes: Tulip Type
Triumph
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Red
Plant Height
Low
Description
Technical Profile of the First Lion Tulip
The Triumph tulip class brings together hybrids where breeding focus is placed on the balance between stem rigidity and bud parameters. The 'First Lion' cultivar demonstrates a key solution for this segment: low height combined with high biological resistance.
Biological Resistance and Phytosanitary Metrics
The primary engineering goal in developing this hybrid was minimizing losses from soil and stem pathogens. The genetic architecture of this cultivar is adapted to resist a complex range of diseases:
- Peronospora: An enhanced immune barrier against downy mildew allows the leaf's photosynthetic surface to remain intact even under high-humidity conditions.
- Phomopsis and Phoma: A reinforced cell wall structure restricts fungal spore penetration, which is critical for maintaining the marketable quality of the flower stalk.
- Stem Rot: Dense tissue structure reduces infection risk in the root neck zone.
These specifications make First Lion a technical choice for forcing, where planting density and climate control dictate stringent requirements for bulb health.
Morphology and Growth Cycles
Belonging to the mid-season bloom group, 'First Lion' features a compact habit. Its short stature is more than just an aesthetic trait; it is a functional advantage: a low center of gravity ensures high lodging resistance against strong winds or within greenhouse production systems. The deep red coloration of the petals is the result of anthocyanin accumulation at specific concentrations, providing a rich, vibrant tone that resists fading during the early stages of vegetation.
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 | Low |
| Catalog | Catalog → Tulips |
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