🌷 Tulip 'Couleur Cardinal' (6 bulbs) – Royal depth and velvety intensity ✨ Offered by Van Noort
Bring a touch of classic sophistication to your spring arrangements with the 'Couleur Cardinal' tulip , a triumphant early variety with an intense purple-red , with almost burgundy reflections depending on the light. ❤️
Its perfect cupped shape , robust habit , and deep, rich color make it a favorite for elegant beds , structured borders , or stately arrangements .
Very floriferous, it offers early flowering and exceptional durability , even in less favorable conditions. A true gem for lovers of noble contrasts and formal beauty.
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height : 35 to 45 cm (14" to 18")
☀️ 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 'Couleur Cardinal' Tulip
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground : Ideal for classic flowerbeds , historic gardens or refined borders .
✔️ In a pot : Perfect for simple and elegant containers on balconies or terraces.
🔹 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 , light pink or cream tulips to create a noble and balanced contrast .
🌿Care of the Tulip 'Color Cardinal'
💦 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 'Cardinal Color' Tulip?
✅ Velvety purple-red flower , elegant and timeless
✅ Perfect for classic flowerbeds , simple borders and bouquets with character
✅ Early flowering , excellent resistance in all conditions
✅ Rustic , noble and easy to grow
✨ Create a majestic and deeply elegant garden with the tulip 'Couleur Cardinal' , proposed by Van Noort! ✨
🌿 Pair it with light blooms for a play of contrasts worthy of the most beautiful classic decors. 😊