Description
🌷 Overview & Description
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Tulip ‘Slawa’ (also known as Tulipa ‘Muvota’) is a Triumph‑group tulip. RHS+2johnscheepers.com+2
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It is a “sport” (a natural mutation) of Gavota. johnscheepers.com+1
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The blooms are striking for their deep burgundy to maroon petals with contrasting copper‑apricot / orange margins. As the flower matures, the margins may shift in hue (e.g. apricot‑pink to yellowish) Floratuin+3johnscheepers.com+3phoenixperennials.com+3
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The petals tend to have pointed tips and outer petals may barely overlap, making each petal distinctly visible. johnscheepers.com+1
📏 Growth & Cultivation
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Height: About 18‑20 inches (≈ 45‑50 cm) Spring Hill Nursery+3Breck’s+3phoenixperennials.com+3
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Bloom time: Mid to late spring (typically April–May in temperate zones) RHS+4phoenixperennials.com+4bluestoneperennials.com+4
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Hardiness zones: Zones 3–7 (some sources extend to 8) phoenixperennials.com+4johnscheepers.com+4bluestoneperennials.com+4
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Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade RHS+3phoenixperennials.com+3bluestoneperennials.com+3
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Soil: Well‑drained soil is essential. Avoid waterlogging. RHS+2bluestoneperennials.com+2
🎨 Uses & Aesthetic Qualities
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Excellent cut flower due to its strong stems and dramatic coloration. phoenixperennials.com+3bluestoneperennials.com+3johnscheepers.com+3
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Works beautifully in borders, beds, containers, and mass plantings to make a bold statement. RHS+4pheasantacreplants.co.uk+4bluestoneperennials.com+4
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Because of its dark, moody tones with bright edges, it pairs well with lighter or more neutral colored flowers to create contrast.




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