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Johann Strauss
Tulips
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Classes: Tulip Type
Tulip Kaufman
Groups: By Flowering Period
Early
Blooming: Petal Color
Red, White
Plant Height
Low
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from417 €per 1000 pcs
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About product
An early-blooming, low-growing cultivar featuring a striking contrast between vibrant red outer petals and a pristine white interior.
Classes: Tulip Type
Tulip Kaufman
Groups: By Flowering Period
Early
Blooming: Petal Color
Red, White
Plant Height
Low
Description
Technical Overview: Johann Strauss
The *Tulipa kaufmanniana* 'Johann Strauss' is a specialized cultivar engineered for early-season performance and high resilience against variable spring weather. Unlike taller classes of tulips, this variety directs its biological energy toward developing a robust, short stem and a distinctive, heat-responsive flower structure.
Visual and Structural Dynamics
The core aesthetic feature of this variety is its bicolor pigment distribution. The exterior of the petals displays a saturated red hue, while the interior bowl reveals a stark white to creamy contrast. This creates a mechanical visual shift: the flower functions as a compact red bud in low light, transitioning into a wide-open, star-like white bloom when exposed to direct solar radiation.
Agronomic Advantages
- Structural Integrity: Being a low-growing cultivar (reaching 15–20 cm), 'Johann Strauss' exhibits superior wind resistance. The sturdy anatomy of the stem eliminates the need for staking, even under heavy precipitation.
- Phenology: Its early blooming cycle ensures the completion of the life cycle before peak spring temperatures, reducing exposure to secondary pathogens common in late-blooming classes.
- Resilience: Inherited traits from the *T. kaufmanniana* species provide enhanced natural resistance to viral pathogens frequently affecting standard garden tulips.
The practical application of 'Johann Strauss' is optimized for rock gardens, container horticulture, and formal border displays. Its low profile makes it a reliable candidate for foreground planting, allowing for early-season color saturation without interfering with the light requirements of subsequent seasonal foliage.
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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 | Low |
| Catalog | Catalog → Tulips |
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