Gironde
Tulips
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A vibrant, peony-like yellow tulip with strong disease resistance, perfect for extending the late-spring garden season.
Description
A Double-Petaled Accent for Late-Spring Gardens
The 'Gironde' tulip is the preferred choice for landscape designers who favor massive, opulent forms and vibrant color saturation. As a member of the Late Double tulip class, this variety takes center stage just as earlier varieties begin to fade. Its defining feature is a dense, multi-petaled, bright yellow bud that mirrors the aesthetic of a classic peony.
Agronomic Potential and Resilience
Unlike many spectacular yet finicky varieties, 'Gironde' displays remarkable resistance to fungal pathogens. Genetic selection has significantly mitigated risks associated with downy mildew (peronospora), phomopsis, and phoma, making it a predictable performer for both professional growers and hobbyists. Its medium stature makes it equally suitable for mass bedding displays and commercial cut-flower production.
Who is this variety for?
- Professional Landscapers: Due to its late blooming window, this variety bridges the gap in garden color continuity.
- Florists: The dense, heavy bud and sturdy stem ensure excellent transportability and a long vase life.
- Home Gardeners: The variety requires no specialized maintenance beyond standard bulb care.
Gardeners should note that the double-petaled structure makes the blooms susceptible to heavy, prolonged rainfall; therefore, planting in areas shielded from strong, gusty winds is advised. This is a regal flower that requires its own space to fully unveil its ornamental potential.
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 | Medium |
| Catalog | Catalog → Tulips |
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