Description of early and late double tulips varieties, planting and care features
Terry tulips - flowers of extraordinary shape and beauty - can often be recognized only by their leaves. Initially, they appeared in nature, the multi-petal flowers are brought to perfection by the skill of breeders. Consider the best varieties of terry tulips, the rules and features of growing that ensure maximum beauty and splendor of flowers.
The history of the emergence of tulips, similar to peonies
Big tulip lovers - the Dutch - first saw double flowers in the early 17th century. Additional petals appeared as a result of natural selection, accidental pollination. The bulbs were brought from Asia, the plants interested the Dutch in the unusual shape and splendor of the flower. He looked more like a peony than a familiar tulip.
The breeders did not disregard interesting flowers, they began work, the first variety was called Duke van Toll and had an early flowering period. Later, later varieties appeared. All types of tulips were expensive, difficult to grow, and rare.
The oldest surviving variety is Murillo, which has been cultivated for almost 2 centuries.
Many new varieties were obtained in the 20th century; late-flowering varieties are especially beautiful. Despite the brightness, splendor and originality, peony varieties are not very popular and make up no more than 9% of the total. Most professionals and hobbyists prefer the distinctive tulips, while peonies are grown separately.
Class description and characteristics
Terry tulips include tulips with a large number of petals, reaching 50-70. They cannot keep the goblet shape, the flower opens, it looks like a peony. The diameter of the flower is greater than the height, reaching 10-20 centimeters.
There are 2 types of double tulips, which differ in flowering time:
- early - bloom in April-May;
- late - mid-May.
Early tulips are not so large (8-12 centimeters), the stems are lower - 35-40 centimeters, bloom up to 14 days. Late varieties belong to class 11, they grow up to 45-65 centimeters, have a dense stem, and are used in cutting. They do not like wind and rain, they grow better in quiet, secluded places, closed from unfavorable weather.
Reference: a remarkable feature of late varieties is a long flowering period, up to 3 weeks.
Terry tulip varieties
By correctly combining early and late varieties of double tulips, you can achieve that they bloom together for more than a month.
Early varieties
Early varieties are pleasing to the eye after a long winter, therefore they are loved by most flower growers. They bloom in April and decorate flower beds for up to 2 weeks. The heads grow up to 8-12 centimeters in diameter.
Abba
Beautiful scarlet-red lush flowers on a short stalk. The lower petal is colored green, which gives the tulip a special charm. Bloom in April, retain their shape and color for 3 weeks.
Monte carlo
The bright yellow flower appears in April-May and has a delicate scent. Grows up to 9 centimeters. In bright sun, it opens the head wide, decorates the flowerbed for a long time with a cheerful yellow color.
Monte orang
Very bright orange flower with yellow-green veins. Blooms in the last part of April. Stands firmly on the leg, stocky (up to 30 centimeters) and dense. Ideal for decorating lawns, borders. Used for indoor cultivation.
Montrex
A fragrant low tulip of creamy yellow or white color, with small specks of pink. Very gentle and touching - a real early miracle. Small flowers on low legs with bright greenery. In winter, during severe frosts, it can freeze out, needs insulation.
Orange princess
The flowers of this variety are especially similar to peonies - the height is one and a half times less than the diameter. Color - orange with red, green or purple stripes. The tall stem is suitable for use in bouquets. Grown in groups and individually, used as a pot culture.
Freeman
An excellent choice for lovers of sunny shades. The flower is yellow-orange in color with stripes and veins in a darker tone. There are many petals, they are densely arranged in a bowl, the flowers are lush and stuffed. The leaves are bright and wavy, beautifully frame the flower.
Queen of marve
Tulips of this species are of a pronounced pink-purple color, bright and noticeable. The stem is taller than other early varieties (up to 50 centimeters), allowing tulips to be used for cutting.
Verona
Verona produces flowers of a lemon-yellow shade with a large number of petals. The flower is delicate and exquisite, large in size, on a high (45 centimeters) stem. Looks good in pots, flower beds, alpine slides.
Red terry
This type of tulip is compared not only with a peony. Blooming Red Terry resembles a poppy from a distance in pronounced red color and size. A wonderful variety - brightly and elegantly decorates the site with early flowering.
Uncle Tom
The variety has been known since 1939, it is resistant to diseases and frosts. Tulips in a bud are red, after full blooming they acquire a burgundy-crimson color. A popular variety that is dedicated to the famous Beecher Stowe novel. Healthy, long-lasting flowers with a strong stem - beautiful cut and in flower beds.
Monsella
Bright tulips of pronounced yellow color with a red stripe along the petal. They are able to make any area and room cheerful. Monsella is more often grown in pots and flowerpots. Height - about 30 centimeters, dense bush, resistant to wind and temperature drop.
Late tulips
Late varieties have strong stems 50-60 centimeters high. Bloom in early or mid-May. Most of them have a long flowering period - up to 3 weeks. Used for landscaping the territory.
Angelique
Delicate tulips of a light pink hue resemble apple blossom in tone. Lush flowers with many petals are a real decoration of the flower bed. Small in stature (35-40 centimeters), diameter - up to 9 centimeters. Used for a bouquet.
Orange Angelique
A tulip with the finest petals of a delicate apricot shade, in the center of which there is a pink or greenish strip. Retains exquisite beauty throughout the flowering period, which lasts up to 3 weeks. Gives many children and reproduces easily.
Charming lady
The Charming Lady variety is multi-flowered and terry at the same time. The stuffed multi-petal flowers have a rich golden orange color. On the bush there are 3-6 buds, the central one, from the apical bud, stands out with special beauty.The rest create additional beauty for the plant. They overwinter well even in harsh climates.
San Laver
During flowering, this late variety slowly changes color - from orange-red to yellow-orange, with scarlet veins. The flower opens slowly, gradually reaching a diameter of 12 centimeters. Used in flower bed decoration.
Miranda
A tulip of remarkable beauty and splendor - up to 50 petals per flower. The color is bright red, saturated, the petals are shiny, glossy.
It will decorate not only the personal plot, but also the room, it looks spectacular in the cut.
Dream Touch
Lilac-burgundy lush flowers with white edging and strokes - Dream touch. Low dense bushes withstand spring winds and cold snaps well, delight the eye with large flowers for a long time. They do not freeze even in Siberia.
Redwood
The terry variety Reedwood has bright scarlet flowers with green petals around the edge. The bulbs are resistant to frost. Tulips bloom for 3 weeks without losing their shape and brightness. The dense flowers are ideal for flower beds and look good in a bouquet.
Blue diamond
Blue Diamond blooms for a long time, decorating a flower bed or bouquet. The petals are deep lilac or purple-blue. Flowers - dense, stuffed, on a high stem, keep their shape well, do not crumble for a long time.
Features of agrotechnology of terry plants
When growing terry varieties, the usual rules for caring for tulips are followed. The differences in agricultural technology are as follows:
- Plant at a distance of at least 15 centimeters of arcs from a friend.
- During the season, carry out 3 dressings - on the outgoing snow (nitrogen fertilizers), during the formation of buds (potassium-phosphorus), during flowering (complex).
- For uncut flowers, trim off the remnants of the ovary.
- Do not remove the green mass, wait for natural drying, so that the bulbs have time to stock up on nutrients.
- Dig up the bulbs annually, change the landing site after 2 years.
- Immediately dig up the diseased plant, preventing it from infecting the neighboring ones.
- Water and loosen the soil in a timely manner, do not plant in shaded areas where water stands for a long time.
Early varieties are less whimsical to care for and do not require special conditions. To get large flowers in late species and long flowering, you must strictly follow the growing rules.
Terry tulips are a real decoration of the garden area. Strong bushes with bright greenery and flowers of exquisite appearance delight the eye for a long time, when other plants have not yet bloomed. Compliance with simple conditions of agricultural technology allows you to admire the beautiful early flowers for a long time.
