Description
🌷 Triumph Tulips – Overview
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Botanical Name: Tulipa (Triumph group)
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Hybrid Type: Cross between early and late single tulips
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Origin: Developed by Dutch breeders in the early 20th century
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Height: ~10–20 inches (25–50 cm)
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Bloom Time: Mid-spring (usually April in most climates)
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Zones: USDA zones 3–7 (some varieties can go to zone 8)
✅ Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Shape | Classic goblet or cup-shaped blooms |
| Stem Strength | Very strong stems – great for cut flowers |
| Colors | Wide range – red, purple, white, yellow, pink, orange, bicolors |
| Weather Resistant | Withstands wind and rain better than many other tulip types |
| Longevity | Mid-range; not as perennial as Darwin tulips but often longer lasting than early bloomers |
🧪 Popular Varieties of Triumph Tulips
| Variety | Description |
|---|---|
| Tulip ‘Slawa’ | Deep maroon with orange margins (as you asked earlier) |
| Tulip ‘Negrita’ | Deep purple with glossy petals |
| Tulip ‘Princess Irene’ | Orange with purple flames — very fragrant |
| Tulip ‘Barcelona’ | Bright fuchsia-pink with a classic tulip shape |
| Tulip ‘Innuendo’ | Creamy white with blush pink edges |
🌿 Growing Triumph Tulips
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Planting Time: Fall, 6–8 weeks before the first frost
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Depth: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) deep, pointy end up
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Spacing: About 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) apart
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Sunlight: Full sun preferred (6+ hours/day)
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Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid overly wet areas
🌼 Why Choose Triumph Tulips?
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Perfect cut flowers – long-lasting in a vase
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Excellent in formal beds, borders, and containers
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Wide range of color palettes – great for designing
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Bloom in the sweet spot between early and late tulips
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