Tulipa 'Flair'

Tulipa 'Flair'

Overview

Tulipa 'Flair' is a captivating and elegant tulip variety known for its striking bi-colored blooms. With its vibrant colors and sturdy stems, this tulip cultivar adds flair and charm to gardens, borders, or containers, enhancing the spring landscape with its distinctive flowers.

Description

• Flowers: 'Flair' features eye-catching, cup-shaped blooms with white petals edged in vivid red or pink hues, creating a stunning contrast.
• Height: Typically grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 centimeters), presenting a medium-sized tulip.
• Spread: Spreads to about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters), forming clusters of flowers in garden beds.

Growth and Maintenance

• Sunlight: Flourishes in full sun to partial shade, preferring ample sunlight for optimal flowering.
• Soil: Thrives in well-draining, fertile soil. Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot.
• Watering: Requires regular watering, especially during the active growing period, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Pruning: Remove spent flowers promptly to redirect energy back into the bulb for the next season's blooms.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer before or after flowering to replenish nutrients in the soil.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the bulbs to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Seasonal Interest

• Spring Blooms: Produces stunning bi-colored flowers in mid to late spring, adding vibrancy and visual interest to the garden.
• Foliage: Narrow, green leaves complement the flowers and remain attractive throughout the growing season.

Landscape Uses

• Borders and Beds: Ideal for border plantings or mass plantings, creating colorful displays and enhancing garden borders.
• Containers: Suited for container gardening, providing a focal point or complementing other spring-blooming flowers on patios or balconies.
• Cut Flowers: Makes an excellent cut flower, adding elegance to floral arrangements and indoor displays.

Benefits

• Striking Color Contrast: Offers an eye-catching display with its distinct bi-colored blooms, adding allure to the garden.
• Sturdy Stems: Stands up well to spring breezes and rain, maintaining its elegance in the garden.
• Versatile Use: Adaptable to various garden settings, from formal to informal landscapes, and suitable for both small and larger plantings.
• Reliable Performance: Generally low-maintenance and reliably returns year after year with proper care.

Conclusion

Tulipa 'Flair' is an exquisite and reliable tulip variety celebrated for its striking bi-colored blooms. Its vibrant colors, sturdy stems, and adaptability make it a versatile choice for enhancing gardens, borders, or containers during the spring season. Whether used in formal landscapes or informal garden settings, 'Flair' adds a touch of elegance and visual appeal, contributing to the delightful tapestry of spring blooms

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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