Description of early and late tulips of double varieties, features of planting and care

Double tulips - flowers of extraordinary shape and beauty - can often be recognized only by their leaves. They originally appeared in nature; multi-petal flowers were brought to perfection by the skill of breeders. Let's consider the best varieties of double tulips, the rules and features of cultivation that ensure maximum beauty and splendor of flowers.

The history of tulips similar to peonies

Great lovers of tulips - the Dutch - first saw double flowers at the beginning of the 17th century. Additional petals appeared as a result of natural selection, random pollination. The bulbs were brought from Asia, the plants interested the Dutch due to the unusual shape and splendor of the flower. It looked more like a peony than the usual tulip.

The breeders did not ignore interesting flowers, they began work, the first variety was called Duke van Tol and had an early flowering period. Later, later varieties appeared. All types of tulips were expensive, difficult to grow, and rare.

The oldest surviving variety is Murillo, which has been cultivated for almost 2 centuries.

Many new varieties were developed in the 20th century; late-flowering ones are especially beautiful. Despite the brightness, splendor and originality, peony varieties are not very popular and make up no more than 9% of the total. Most professionals and amateurs prefer tulips with a characteristic appearance, and peonies are grown separately.

Description and characteristics of the class

Terry tulips include tulips with a large number of petals, reaching up to 50-70. They cannot maintain the goblet shape, the flower opens up and becomes like a peony. The diameter of the flower is greater than the height, reaching 10-20 centimeters.

There are 2 types of double tulips, which differ in flowering time:

• early - bloom in April-May;
• late – mid-May.

Tulips of early varieties are not so large (8-12 centimeters), the stems are lower - 35-40 centimeters, bloom for up to 14 days.Late varieties belong to class 11, they grow up to 45-65 centimeters, have a dense stem, and are used for cutting. They do not like wind and rain; they grow better in quiet, secluded places, protected from unfavorable weather.

Note: a remarkable feature of late varieties is their long flowering period, up to 3 weeks.

Varieties of terry tulips

By correctly combining early and late varieties of double tulips, you can ensure that they bloom together for more than a month.

Early varieties

Early varieties are pleasing to the eye after a long winter, so they are loved by most gardeners. They bloom in April and decorate flower beds for up to 2 weeks. The heads grow up to 8-12 centimeters in diameter.

Abba

Beautiful scarlet-red lush flowers on a short stem. The lower petal is painted green, which gives the tulip a special charm. They bloom in April and retain their shape and color for 3 weeks.

Monte Carlo

The bright yellow flower appears in April-May and has a delicate, delicate scent. Grows up to 9 centimeters. In bright sunshine, it opens its head wide and decorates the flowerbed with cheerful yellow color for a long time.

Monte Orange

A very bright orange flower with yellow-green veins. Blooms in the last part of April. Stands firmly on a leg, squat (up to 30 centimeters) and dense. Ideal for decorating lawns and borders. Used for indoor growing.

Montrex

A fragrant, short tulip of creamy yellow or white color, with small specks of pink. Very tender and touching - a real early miracle. Small flowers on low stalks with bright greenery. In winter, in severe frosts, it can freeze out and needs insulation.

Orange Princess

The flowers of this variety are especially similar to peonies - the height is one and a half times less than the diameter.Color – orange with red, green or purple stripes. The tall stem is suitable for use in bouquets. Grown in groups and individually, used as a potted plant.

Freeman

An excellent choice for lovers of sunny shades. The flower is yellow-orange in color with stripes and veins of a darker tone. There are many petals, they are densely located in the bowl, the flowers are lush and full. The leaves are bright and wavy, beautifully framing the flower.

Queen of Marvel

Tulips of this type have a distinct pink-violet color, bright and noticeable. The stem is higher than other early varieties (up to 50 centimeters), allowing tulips to be used for cutting.

Verona

Verona produces lemon-yellow flowers with a large number of petals. The flower is delicate and exquisite, large in size, on a high (45 centimeters) stem. Looks good in pots, flower beds, alpine slides.

Red terry

This type of tulip is compared not only with peony. Blooming Red terry resembles a poppy from afar pronounced red color and size. A wonderful variety - it brightly and elegantly decorates the area with early flowering.

Uncle Tom

The variety has been known since 1939 and is resistant to disease and frost. Tulips in bud are red; after full bloom they acquire a burgundy-crimson color. A popular variety that is dedicated to the famous Beecher Stowe novel. Healthy, long-lasting flowers with a strong stem - beautiful for cutting and in flower beds.

Monsella

Bright tulips of pronounced yellow color with a red stripe along the petal. They can make any area and room cheerful. Monsella is most often grown in pots and flowerpots. Height - about 30 centimeters, dense bush, resistant to wind and low temperatures.

Late tulips

Late varieties have strong stems 50-60 centimeters high. They bloom in early or mid-May. Most of them have a long flowering period - up to 3 weeks. Used for landscaping.

Angelique

The most delicate tulips of a light pink hue resemble apple blossom in tone. Lush flowers with many petals are a real decoration of a flower bed. Short in stature (35-40 centimeters), diameter up to 9 centimeters. Used for a bouquet.

Orange Angelique

A tulip with the thinnest petals of a delicate apricot shade, along the center of which there is a pink or greenish stripe. Maintains exquisite beauty throughout the flowering period, which lasts up to 3 weeks. Gives a lot of babies and reproduces easily.

Charming lady

The Charming Lady variety is multi-flowered and double at the same time. The packed, multi-petaled flowers are a rich golden-orange color. There are 3-6 buds on the bush; the central one, from the apical bud, stands out as particularly beautiful. The rest create additional beauty for the plant. They winter well even in harsh climates.

San Laver

During flowering, this late variety slowly changes color - from orange-red to yellow-orange, with scarlet streaks. The flower opens slowly, gradually reaching a diameter of 12 centimeters. Used in the design of flower beds.

Miranda

A tulip of remarkable beauty and splendor - up to 50 petals in a flower. The color is bright red, rich, the petals are shiny, glossy.

It will decorate not only the garden plot, but also the room; it looks impressive when cut.

Dream Touch

Lilac-burgundy lush flowers with white edging and strokes - Dream touch. Low, dense bushes tolerate spring winds and cold snaps well and delight the eye with large flowers for a long time.They don't freeze even in Siberia.

Redwood

The double variety Reedwood has bright scarlet flowers with green petals on the edge. The bulbs withstand frost. Tulips bloom for 3 weeks without losing their shape or brightness. Dense flowers are ideal for flower beds and look good in a bouquet.

Blue Diamond

Blue Diamond blooms for a long time, decorating a flowerbed or bouquet. The petals are a rich lilac or purple-blue color. The flowers are dense, full, on a high stem, hold their shape well, and do not fall off for a long time.

Features of agricultural technology of terry plants

When growing double varieties, follow the usual rules for caring for tulips. The differences in agricultural technology are as follows:

1. Plant at a distance of at least 15 centimeters from each other.
2. During the season, carry out 3 feedings - on melting snow (nitrogen fertilizers), during the formation of buds (potassium-phosphorus), during flowering (complex).
3. Trim off the remaining ovary of uncut flowers.
4. Do not remove the green mass, wait until it dries naturally so that the bulbs have time to stock up on nutrients.
5. Dig up the bulbs annually and change the planting location after 2 years.
6. Dig up a diseased plant immediately, preventing it from infecting neighboring ones.
7. Water and loosen the soil in a timely manner, do not plant in shaded areas where water stands for a long time.

Early varieties are less demanding to care for and do not require special conditions. To get large flowers from late species and long flowering, you need to strictly follow the growing rules.

Terry tulips are a real decoration of the garden plot. Strong bushes with bright greenery and exquisite-looking flowers delight the eye for a long time when other plants have not yet bloomed. Compliance with simple agricultural technology conditions allows you to admire the beautiful early flowers for a long time.