Plant name: Tulipa National Velvet
Other names: Tulip National Velvet
Category: Bulb
Plant family: Tulipa- Liliaceae
Light preference: Full sun
Soil preference: Chalk,Loam,Sand; Acid,Alkaline,Neutral. well drained
Flowering/ fruiting month: March-April
size:
- 30-60 cm height
- 10 cm spread
Description: National Velvet is a strong-growing, tallish tulip, to 50cm. The outer tepals are deep maroon-red with a slight purplish bloom, paling a little towards the edges, with very dark midribs.The inside of the tepals is maroon with a yellow base. Mid to late spring
Care: not much needed deadhead after flowering
Current appearance: 5 bulbs sprouting
