Tulipa 'Bleu Aimable' (Single Late Tulip)
Tulip 'Bleu Aimable', Single Late Tulip 'Bleu Aimable', Single Late Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
Blooming in late spring on tall stems, Tulip 'Bleu Aimable' makes a sumptuous appearance in the garden with its cup-shaped blue-lilac flowers adorned with a magenta blush. A fabulous sight in beds and borders or a vase. A member of the Single Late Tulips.
- Growing up to 24 inches tall (60 cm), this tulip creates dazzling harmonies with other late-season flowering bulbs. Looks sensational against contrasting bright yellow perennials (euphorbia) or white and lemon-yellow tulips such as the fringed pure white 'Swan's Wings', the cream tulip suffused with purple 'Shirley', or the yellow lily-flowered 'West Point'.
- Performs best in full sun in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers areas with cool winters and warm dry summers.
- Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, and containers. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. Excellent as cut flowers!
- To be planted in fall.
- All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Single late Tulips include cup- or goblet-shaped flowers and are among the tallest tulips with the Darwin Tulips with a height ranging from 22 to 30 in. (55 to 75 cm) on sturdy stems. Single late tulips can be found in almost any color related to tulips, including some extremely unusual bicolored varieties. Blooming in late spring, Single late tulips make first-class cut flowers.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Tulipa - Tulips |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 4" (10cm) |
Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
Depth | 7" (17cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Tulipa - Tulips |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 4" (10cm) |
Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
Depth | 7" (17cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |