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King Kong
Tulips
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Classes: Tulip Type
Triumph
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Red
Plant Height
Medium
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from1 760 €per 1000 pcs
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About product
A reliable red tulip with exceptional disease resistance, designed for professional-grade forcing.
Classes: Tulip Type
Triumph
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Red
Plant Height
Medium
Description
A Legend Among Triumph Tulips
The 'King Kong' variety holds a distinct niche in the segment of classic red 'Triumph' class tulips. Its breeding focused on solving a major challenge for commercial flower growers: the low resistance to fungal diseases under intensive cultivation conditions. This tulip has become a reliable tool for professional greenhouses where predictable results are paramount.
Agrotechnical Profile
The core value of 'King Kong' lies in its immunity. Breeders have achieved significant resistance to a complex of dangerous pathogens:
- Fusarium wilt: minimal losses during storage and forcing.
- Downy mildew: high endurance in high-humidity environments.
- Anthracnose and bacteriosis: reliable protection for the stem and bulb.
The plant exhibits a medium height typical of the 'Triumph' group, making it easy to transport and arrange in bouquets. The petal color is a deep, classic red that retains its vibrancy even after prolonged storage as a cut flower.
Market Positioning
Unlike more demanding exhibition varieties, 'King Kong' is a workhorse for mid-season blooming. It is frequently chosen for mass market supply for spring holidays, as the variety handles temperature fluctuations and high-density planting exceptionally well. In landscape design, it is valued for its stability: the strong stem does not droop under spring winds, and the flower maintains its shape even after full opening.
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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