Royal Virgin tulip
Tulipa 'Royal Virgin'
Getuigschrift Proeftuin 1999
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Grey
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Royal Virgin' tulip (Tulipa 'Royal Virgin') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. The grey blooms open from early to late spring. Plants grow 12 to 24 inches tall. Tulip Flower B.V. bred it.
Pairs well with White Triumphator tulip, Album grape hyacinth, and Armenian grape hyacinth.