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Jewel of Spring
Tulips
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Classes: Tulip Type
Darwin Hybrids
Groups: By Flowering Period
Early
Blooming: Petal Color
Yellow
Plant Height
Medium
About product
An early Darwin hybrid with impeccable immunity and industry-leading resistance to fungal pathogens.
Classes: Tulip Type
Darwin Hybrids
Groups: By Flowering Period
Early
Blooming: Petal Color
Yellow
Plant Height
Medium
Description
Why Jewel of Spring is a Professional's Choice
In the world of Darwin hybrids, yellow often gets overshadowed by flashier varieties, but 'Jewel of Spring' wins on another front: aristocratic posture and phenomenal resilience. It is a rare case where early blooming coincides with robust immunity, making it a favorite for both greenhouse forcing and open-field cultivation.
Health as a Competitive Advantage
The main challenge with early tulips is their susceptibility to fungal infections during wet spring weather. 'Jewel of Spring' solves this: the variety possesses complex resistance to Fusarium wilt and Verticillium wilt. Unlike many delicate varieties in its class, it successfully resists Cladosporium and is not prone to mosaic virus. This reduces the need for frequent fungicide applications and minimizes stock loss.
Who is this variety for?
- For Greenhouse Growers: Predictable growth cycles allow for precise harvest scheduling ahead of peak holiday demand.
- For Landscape Designers: Its medium height makes it ideal for both front-of-border planting and container arrangements.
- For Home Gardeners: This variety is forgiving of minor agricultural mistakes and requires no specialized maintenance.
A key strength is the stable, sturdy stem that resists lodging even in high winds. The only minor trade-off is its relative preference for specific soil conditions; in heavy clay, the bulb may decrease in size over time, so quality drainage is essential to maintain its high-performance traits.
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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