Tulipa 'Synaeda Blue'

triumph tulip

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: April-May
• Flower colour: pinky-purple with white feathering
• Other features: excellent cut-flowers
• Hardiness: fully hardy
• Bulb Size: 12/14
  
  A new variety that claims to be the bluest tulip yet. It is not however a true blue, but a sort of pinky-purple with lavender tones - and it has a generous outline of white. The petals gently curve inwards and create a slightly tapered bowl, which looks particularly good planted next to pure white tulips.
  
  
• Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.