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Hofstra University
Tulips
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Classes: Tulip Type
Simple Late
Groups: By Flowering Period
Late
Blooming: Petal Color
Cream
Plant Height
High
About product
A refined, tall-growing late tulip hybrid with exceptional disease resistance and creamy petals.
Classes: Tulip Type
Simple Late
Groups: By Flowering Period
Late
Blooming: Petal Color
Cream
Plant Height
High
Description
The Elegance of Late Season Blooms
Hofstra University is a distinguished member of the Single Late tulip category, a variety that embodies the precision of Dutch breeding. Named after the prominent university, this hybrid has earned its reputation in the professional horticulture market due to its structural integrity and sophisticated cream-colored petals.
Agricultural Performance
The primary appeal of this variety lies in its height and the timing of its blooming cycle. As a Late-flowering tulip, it serves as a critical bridge in the gardening calendar, providing a transition between early spring varieties and summer perennials. Its stature allows for dramatic vertical accents in landscape design.
- Disease Resilience: Hofstra University is noted for its genetic resistance to common fungal pathogens, specifically downy mildew (Peronospora), Phomopsis, and Phoma, which substantially reduces the necessity for intensive fungicide programs.
- Market Positioning: Beyond its visual appeal, the cultivar is prized for its rigid, robust stems, which provide excellent structural support against seasonal winds and rain, ensuring consistent results for professional growers.
Whether utilized for commercial greenhouse forcing or outdoor municipal landscape displays, this hybrid maintains the purity of its cream coloration even under prolonged solar exposure. Its reliability and aesthetic consistency make it a preferred choice for monochromatic garden designs and high-end floral landscaping.
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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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