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Tulipa ‘National Velvet’

Tulip

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Plant does not flower in December

  • Botanical name: Tulipa 'National Velvet'
  • Common name: Tulip
  • Family: Liliaceae
  • Plant Type: Bulb
Flower colour:

Purple

The tulip is a stalwart of the late-spring garden. There are hundreds to choose from, including traditional, single cup-shaped varieties, double-flowered cultivars and those with elegant, goblet-shaped flowers. Tulips grow best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. However, they don’t always come back the following year and are therefore often best treated as annuals.

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Tulipa ‘ National Velvet ‘ has deep red, velvety blooms on strong, tall stems. Grow it in a mixed herbaceous border among other dark-flowered plants, or on its own in a large pot. ‘National Velvet’ makes a fantastic cut flower. 

How to grow Tulipa 'National Velvet'

  • Plant size

    40cm height

    15cm spread

  • Aspect

    South facing, west facing

  • Position in border

    Front, middle

  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant
Plant

Do not Plant in January

Do not Plant in February

Do not Plant in March

Do not Plant in April

Do not Plant in May

Do not Plant in June

Do not Plant in July

Do not Plant in August

Do Plant in September

Do Plant in October

Do Plant in November

Do not Plant in December

Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

Plant does flower in April

Plant does flower in May

Plant does not flower in June

Plant does not flower in July

Plant does not flower in August

Plant does not flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

Tulipa 'National Velvet' and wildlife

Tulipa 'National Velvet' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Tulipa 'National Velvet' poisonous?

Tulipa 'National Velvet' can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

Toxic to Horses

No reported toxicity to:

No reported toxicity to Birds

No reported toxicity to Livestock

No reported toxicity to People

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