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Movie Star
Tulips
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Classes: Tulip Type
Triumph
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Red
Plant Height
Medium
About product
A vibrant red Triumph tulip combining classic elegance with exceptional fungal resistance.
Classes: Tulip Type
Triumph
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Red
Plant Height
Medium
Description
Movie Star: The Reliable Triumph Tulip
The Movie Star tulip is a standout representative of the Triumph class, favored by growers for its balance between stunning visual appeal and robust physiological health. Unlike many high-maintenance ornamental cultivars, this variety is engineered to thrive under variable conditions.
Disease Resistance and Field Performance
The primary edge of Movie Star over its analogues is its inherent resilience to common soil-borne and fungal pathogens. Field testing confirms significant resistance to:
- Sclerotinia (white rot);
- Peronospora (downy mildew);
- Phomopsis and Phoma (stem blights).
This resistance profile significantly lowers the overhead for intensive fungicide applications, which is a major advantage for commercial tulip production. The plant's medium height ensures strong structural integrity, allowing it to withstand environmental stressors without losing its hallmark vibrant red color.
Optimal Use
Movie Star is the premier choice for professionals looking for mid-season consistency. Its deep, vivid red petals hold their hue remarkably well, making it a favorite for bouquets and landscaping projects. While highly durable, the variety performs best in well-aerated soils. Growers should prioritize proper drainage to ensure optimal root health, as even resistant varieties can struggle in waterlogged conditions during the rooting phase.
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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