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Maria Christina
Tulips
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Classes: Tulip Type
Greg's Tulip
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Pink
Plant Height
Medium
About product
A robust choice for sites prone to fungal infections, offering exceptional natural resistance to Fusarium, Verticillium, and mildew.
Classes: Tulip Type
Greg's Tulip
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Pink
Plant Height
Medium
Description
Reliable choice for professional landscaping: Maria Christina
Greigii tulip 'Maria Christina' is the preferred selection for growers prioritizing low-maintenance cultivation and resistance to soil-borne diseases. The primary commercial advantage of this variety is its inherent strength against Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and powdery mildew. This makes it an excellent choice for areas with history of fungal pressure where soil disinfection is costly or limited.
Operational Use and Cultivation Strategy
Due to its Greigii heritage, the plant maintains a sturdy, medium-height structure, which is crucial for wind-exposed environments. It is effectively deployed for several professional tasks:
- Front-border landscaping where compact, self-supporting stems are essential to avoid additional labor costs for staking.
- Use in regions with unpredictable spring precipitation, as the variety demonstrates high resistance to foliage diseases.
- Large-scale municipal and park plantings that require minimal chemical intervention and fewer fungicide applications compared to standard varieties.
The soft pink petals and mid-season bloom window allow this tulip to serve as a reliable bridge in the spring floral schedule. Growers select 'Maria Christina' specifically for its predictability; it ensures minimal bulb loss, making it a high-value asset for sustainable and cost-effective flower production cycles.
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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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