Triumph tulips are considered one of the most popular plants. All of them were bred in Holland. If you use several varieties on one site, you can create an unusual design in the yard or in the garden.

Features of the Triumph Tulip

Triumph tulips first appeared on the market at the beginning of the 20th century. To obtain them, breeders crossed the usual early varieties of tulips with the Darwin.

Important! All varieties of tulips differ in height of the plant and the shade of the bud. Differences may also lie in the texture of the petals.

The main features of Triumph tulips include:

• coloring. It can be different, from creamy white to rich purple. Each variety has a different hue;
• flowers are goblet-shaped with a height of up to 7 cm. They do not deform from strong gusts of wind and rainfall;
• reproduction. Bulb formation is quite fast. Literally within 2-3 years you can increase the amount of initial planting material by 2 times;
• application. Considering that the flowering time is constant (there are no strong differences in terms), Triumph tulips are suitable for distillation, improvement of landscape design and cutting.

Top 10 Varieties and Varieties

The most popular varieties include:

1. Glory. Gardeners attract the attention of long flowering (more than 3 weeks than other varieties are characterized) and attractive appearance. The buds have a nice burgundy color. The height of the plant is about 50 cm. It is necessary to plant this variety in mid-autumn, when the air temperature drops to + 8 ° C. Bulbs will have to be dug up annually to maintain the quality of flowering.
2. White Liberstyle. It is characterized by wavy edges of the petals. Externally, the buds are similar to the lily-colored varieties of tulips. Plant height reaches 45 cm. Crown-shaped buds. Bulbs before frost can not be dug up. It is enough to cover the area with a dense layer of mulch (at least 10 cm).

Among the most top varieties, others can be noted, which will be discussed below. Each gardener has the right to choose the type that suits him according to the external characteristics of the plot. If you want to make your garden unusual, it is recommended to plant several varieties at once.

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Ronaldo

Ronaldo tulips are characterized by cup-shaped buds, the height of which is about 8 cm, and the diameter does not exceed 6 cm. Petals are maroon or pink with a slight lilac tint. On the back of the flower there is a waxy coating that only gives it grace.

The height of the whole plant varies from 45 to 55 cm. Flowering begins in mid-May and lasts for 3 weeks. Since the shade of the bud is quite saturated, this variety is grown for further cutting and creating the most unusual and colorful bouquets.

Jackpot

The Triumph Jackpot tulip variety is popular due to the bright shade of the flower, which resembles ink. Some buds are characterized by a purple hue with a white or cream border.

The main characteristics of this species include:

• peduncle height - 50-60 cm;
• the diameter of the bud is 9-10 cm;
• in late April, flowering begins and lasts 2 weeks.

The Jackpot variety is cultivated for cutting and creating bouquet compositions. Some gardeners prefer to plant this species to decorate the garden.

Flaming flag

Variety Fleming Flag was launched in 2007 by Y.C. de jong. The buds are characterized by white color with small lilac stripes. Often in the central part of the petals purple blotches are visible. The bottom of the glass has a light yellow tint.The height of the bud does not exceed 7 cm, and the diameter is not more than 5 cm. The aroma of the flower is pleasant, sweet.

The total height of the plant is 50 cm. The variety is resistant to adverse weather (wind, precipitation). The duration of flowering does not exceed 10 days and begins in mid-April. It is possible to grow the Fleming Flag variety in the shade or in lighted areas. Grown to decorate the site or for further cutting.

Purple

Vygonochny variety of tulips Purple has a goblet structure. This variety was bred in the Netherlands. The cup is compact, with a rounded shape. The flower is characterized by a lilac shade with a pinkish tint. The surface of the petals is glossy, which only enhances the pleasant impression of this species.

The glass reaches a diameter of 7 cm, and its height is not more than 6 cm. Prefers to grow in partial shade. The tulip bulb is quite large. Its width is 11 cm and its height is 12 cm.

Important! Flowering lasts from April to mid-May. Bad weather conditions do not violate the elegant form.

Grand perfection

The peculiarity of the Grand Perfection variety is that during the growing season the flowers change their color. If from the first days of flowering they have light yellow buds with scarlet spots, then after a week they burn out. As a result, the flower takes on a white hue with raspberry feathers.

Large buds are characterized by a goblet structure. Their height is about 7 cm, and their diameter is not more than 5 cm. Peduncles of medium size. The total height, including the stem, is 40-50 cm.

Helmar

Helmar is an early variety. The description of this variety lies in the following features:

1. Petals saturated lemon shade with orange spots.
2. The leaves are large, wavy, grayish-green in color.
3. Peduncle reaches a height of 50 cm.
4. The plant blooms from late April to early May.

The Helmar variety is suitable for group plantings, and can also be used as an independent resident of the garden. Frost resistance of this species is high. Flowers can withstand cooling down to -40 ° C. It is best to plant Helmar tulips in areas that are protected from the cold wind. Bulbs must be transplanted annually to preserve the beauty and massiveness of the buds.

Baby blue

The Baby Blue tulip variety has a distinctive feature from other crops - the buds are very low, so the dark green leaves exceed them in size. The total height of the plant is about 15 cm, and the goblet-shaped bud reaches a size of 6 cm. Petals are characterized by a dark purple hue without any spots. Flowering of this species occurs in late April and lasts no more than 15 days.

Baby Blue variety is unpretentious to the place of planting. You can plant it in the shade or in sunny areas. The variety is planted in the fall, when the soil cools down to a temperature of + 10 ° С. With an interval of 5 years, it is recommended to change the landing site in order to preserve the characteristics of the culture. Dig bulbs for the winter so that they do not freeze and are not affected by diseases.

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Royal virgin

A variety of Royal Virginia refers to the classic white tulips that combine with different colors. The glass is quite high and reaches 10 cm. The growth rate is medium. Blossom begins in mid-April within 3 weeks. Goblet-shaped flowers rise on sturdy stems, whose height is about 40 cm. The culture can grow in the shade and in lighted areas.

Mascara

The Dutch variety Maskara is characterized by a flower stalk height of up to 55 cm. The leaves are saturated green in color, smooth. A goblet-shaped flower reaches a height of 9 cm. Petals of a bright cherry-burgundy shade. Plants bloom in the first decade of May. The specific numbers depend on the climatic conditions of the region. Most often grown for distillation in late winter or early spring. Mascara flowers will be the perfect complement to colorful bouquets.

Snowboard

Snowboard Tulips never fully open. This is the main reason why gardeners love the species in question so much. The plant is perennial. The total height is 70 cm and the cup length is not more than 10 cm. The shape of the inflorescence is classic, goblet. The stalk is quite strong, therefore resistant to adverse climatic conditions (precipitation, strong gusts of wind, etc.). The color of the petals is white.

Other varieties

Other, no less popular varieties include:

1. Gavota was bred in 1961. The sturdy stalk reaches a height of 40 cm. The flower has a cup-shaped shape characterized by a purple-brown hue with yellow edges. Its height is about 7 cm. Buds bloom in mid-April, and flowering continues for 10 days. Resistance to diseases and strong gusts of wind is observed.
2. Olaf was bred in 1930. The plant itself is not high, only 30 cm. The height of the flower does not exceed 9 cm. Buds of a rich ruby ​​hue. The duration of flowering is about 3 weeks and it begins in mid-April.
3. Alexander Pushkin grows to 45 cm in height. The bud is large, up to 8 cm in length. The flower is maroon with white edges. Tulips of this variety bloom in late April. Flowering lasts about 2 weeks.

Flower care

Tulips Triumph unpretentious care. After planting, it is necessary to water the beds and sprinkle with a sufficient amount of soil. The surface should be uniform, without recesses.

When the first sprouts appear, sprinkle the plot with mineral fertilizers:

• potassium nitrate is used in spring (400 g per 1 m²);
• in the fall superphosphate (600 g per 1 m²).

Before applying fertilizer, loosen the topsoil and remove the weeds. EThis will allow nutrients to better absorb into the ground and saturate the plant’s roots with oxygen. After fertilizing, water the plants with plenty of water (20 liters per 1 m²).

When the buds bloom, you need to trim the leaves. Also periodically you need to repot the bulbs for the safety of variety. When you dig them out, don't forget to sort them. Maternal bulbs should be stored separately from daughter bulbs. If you constantly plant plants in the same place, then the flowers will become small and change color.

Use in landscape design

Triumph tulips are quite actively used in landscape design.. Bulbs of this species bloom simultaneously with daffodils and peonies. Unusual tulips look harmonious with lush compositions of conifers and herbaceous perennials.

Most effectively, all varieties of the Triumph category look in group plantings. From the gardener is required to choose compositions according to the shade of the bud. Triumph tulips are planted along fences, roads and sidewalks. Some gardeners decorate them with courtyard paths. It all depends on the imagination of man.

So, now you know what are the most common and popular varieties of Triumph tulips. All of them are not alike, which is why they attract the attention of gardeners. Prices for all varieties are different, so you can find for every taste and financial opportunity. And you can use the plants at your own discretion.