🌷 Tulip 'Labrador' (6 bulbs) – Mystery and velvet in the garden ✨ Proposed by Van Noort
Add a touch of depth and texture to your spring blooms with the 'Labrador' tulip , a late fringed variety with a very dark purple, almost black, flower edged with finely serrated fringes . 🌑
Its velvety texture , dramatic effect and spectacular flowering make it a favorite for contrasting beds , elegant pots or bouquets with character .
It offers excellent hold , even in rain, and extends the season with unforgettable style.
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height: 45 to 55 cm (18" to 22")
☀️ Exposure: Full sun
🌡 Hardiness: Zone 3 and above
🦌 Deer Resistance: Medium
💧 Water requirements: Low to moderate (well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil: Light, fertile, well-drained
📦 Quantity: 6 bulbs
🌷 Planting and growing the 'Labrador' Tulip
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground: Ideal for contrasting beds, graphic borders or bold scenes.
✔️ In a pot: Perfect for stylish containers on modern terraces or elegant balconies.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth: 15 cm
2️⃣ Spacing: 10 to 12 cm
3️⃣ Watering: Light after planting, then moderate in spring.
💡 Gardener's tip: Pair it with white, very pale pink, or soft yellow tulips to create a strong and refined contrast.
🌿Care of the 'Labrador' Tulip
💦 Watering: Moderate, without excess
🌱 Fertilizer: Add bulb fertilizer in the fall
✂️ Pruning: Remove the foliage once it has completely yellowed.
❄️ Wintering: No care required, the bulbs are hardy
💡 Why choose the 'Labrador' Tulip?
✅ Dark purple fringed flower , velvety and sophisticated texture
✅ Perfect for elegant flowerbeds , modern pots and sumptuous bouquets
✅ Late flowering , excellent flower life
✅ Rustic, contrasting and full of personality
✨ Create a deep and artistic garden with the 'Labrador' tulip , offered by Van Noort! ✨
🌿 Pair with light blooms for a dramatic, elegant, and magnetic scene. 😊