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Orange Matador
Tulips
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Classes: Tulip Type
Darwin Hybrids
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Salmon, Orange
Plant Height
High
About product
A resilient hybrid featuring a vibrant salmon-orange color and high immunity to common fungal diseases.
Classes: Tulip Type
Darwin Hybrids
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Salmon, Orange
Plant Height
High
Description
Steel Character in a Salmon Shell
The 'Orange Matador' is a classic Darwin hybrid that stands out from the competition due to its phenomenal resilience. While many mid-season varieties demand near-perfect conditions, this tulip is forgiving of common cultivation errors, making it a reliable choice for commercial growers.
Why it deserves your attention
The primary competitive advantage of this variety is its resistance to a wide range of pathogens that typically plague tulip fields. It shows high tolerance to Fusarium and Verticillium wilt, as well as robust immunity against Tobacco Mosaic Virus and Cladosporium. For professional flower producers, this translates into reduced fungicide costs and more predictable yields.
Agronomic Profile
- Color: A rich salmon-orange hue with a distinct "warm" glow, making it highly desirable for high-end commercial bouquets.
- Habitus: A tall stem provides excellent commercial cut length, establishing it as a favorite for the floral trade.
- Seasonality: A mid-season bloomer that consistently reaches its peak ornamental value in the middle of the spring window.
Who is this variety for?
'Orange Matador' is ideal for growers managing open fields or plastic tunnels where the risk of soil-borne infections is elevated. It is not particularly fussy regarding fertilization, though it requires standard crop rotation practices. The variety's main challenge is the need for strict moisture control during the active growth phase; despite its strong disease resistance, waterlogging can still trigger fungal bulb infections. With proper agronomic management, the variety demonstrates excellent forcing capabilities and maintains high vase longevity, making it a dependable asset for the spring market.
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 | High |
| Catalog | Catalog → Tulips |
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