Tulipa Fancy Frills (Fringed Tulip)
With long-lasting blooms more beautiful day after day! Tulip ‘Fancy Frills’ is incredibly beautiful with its ivory white base softly blending into a vibrant pink towards the upper section of the petals and ending in delicate crystalline white fringes
Award-winning Tulip 'Fancy Frills' is incredibly beautiful with its ivory white base softly blending into a vibrant pink towards the upper section of the petals and ending in delicate crystalline white fringes. Blooming in late spring, this spectacular member of the Fringed Tulips group enjoys a long stem and will look ravishing in a vase!
- Growing up to 20 inches tall (50 cm), this beauty will create dazzling harmonies with other late-season flowering bulbs.
- Awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society and acclaimed Japan Bulb of the Year in 2006
- Performs best in full sun in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers areas with cool winters and warm dry summers.
- Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, and containers. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. Excellent as cut flowers!
- To be planted in fall.
- All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Tulipa – Tulips |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 4" (10cm) |
| Spacing | 4″ (10cm) |
| Depth | 7" (17cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |