Tulipa Carnaval de Rio (Triumph Tulip)
A festive and spectacular Tulip! Tulip ‘Carnaval de Rio’ brings splashes of color to the mid-spring garden with its enormous and long-lasting, white blossoms delicately flamed with deep ruby-red flames and hints of yellow!
A festive and spectacular Tulip! Tulip 'Carnaval de Rio' brings splashes of color to the mid-spring garden with its enormous and long-lasting, white blossoms delicately flamed with deep ruby-red flames and hints of yellow! Elegantly floating atop broadly lance-shaped green leaves, this acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain!
- Growing up to 24 inches tall (60 cm), this tulip creates dazzling harmonies with other flowering bulbs.
- 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, containers, or for forcing. 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 |
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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 (Mid) |
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, Showy |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |