Terry tulips are one of the most beautiful plants that can be called a real garden decoration. Today, these flowers have won the hearts of many professional gardeners and lovers.
Terry Tulips
This is a new group of flowers that successfully combines the features of two classes - the fringe of one and the terryness of the petals of the other. The stem is quite strong, strong, 35–40 cm high. This type of tulip has a developed leaf system and is distinguished by special decorative characteristics of buds.
The flowers are large, in diameter up to 10-15 cm, with wide rounded petals. An unusual impression is made by the magnificent appearance of a thick-double
flower, similar to a peony. In addition, terry tulips attract with their bright colors and early flowering period. They are very diverse and differ not only in color, but also in the shape of the petals, the
structure of the flower and the height of the stem.
Early grades
These flowers begin to bloom in late April. The height of tulips of early varieties does not exceed 30 cm. Therefore, they are planted mainly in the foreground or used as a pot culture. Flowers in open form can have a diameter of up to 8 cm, they retain their beauty for a long time. It is only necessary to protect them from heavy rains, which can bend the buds to the ground.
Murillo stands out among the popular varieties. This is an early terry tulip, which since the beginning of May has been pleasing with its dazzling white and pink tinge flowers. The presence of a large number of petals in the bud gives them a special charm.
Monte Carlo is a variety resistant to disease and weather. Large, up to 10 cm in diameter, flowers on a sturdy low stalk have a very beautiful yellow color.
Tulips of the Abba variety stand out among others with their rich red color. Very common in Russia due to its resistance to low temperatures.
One of the first to begin flowering is the Verona variety. The stalk is quite high (up to 45 cm). Flowers with delicate cream buds will be a good addition to any composition.
Mondial - white terry tulips, characterized by long flowering. Pointed petals have a small green stripe on the outside. Amazingly beautiful snow-white variety Cardinal Mingenti, fringed white Swan Wings and Honey Moon.
Late grades
These terry tulips differ from early varieties in their higher flower stalk, which can reach a length of 75 cm, and large buds. Therefore, plants can break with heavy rain. To avoid this, it is recommended to tie the flowers.
One of the most popular varieties representing late terry tulips is Nice. A small bud on a sturdy, stable stem is painted bright yellow with red stripes and spots.
Mount Tekom tulips with their crystal whiteness can add lightness and freshness to any bouquet. It usually blooms in late spring. Brooklyn is also snow-white.
It looks very impressive on a flowerbed with a black purple overflow variety called Symphony.
Terry fringed tulips stand out among all the flowers.
Unusual appearance gives them a picturesque needle-shaped fringe that adorns the edges of the petals. There are varieties that are simply amazing in color. For example, the Louvre is a lilac tulip with a light fringe, Fabio - bright red petals of this flower are framed by a yellow stripe, and the Skipper variety of purple color has a
bronze border
.Growing conditions and care
A place for growing tulips should be selected sunny, protected from the cold wind. Soils are preferred rich in composition, neutral or slightly alkaline. Top dressing is carried out several times during the season. The first time the soil is fertilized when the first seedlings appear. Then, before the formation of buds, during the period of their active growth and at the beginning of flowering. Urea is used as top dressing (at the rate of 1 tablespoon per 1 m 2 ), superphosphate and special fertilizers for flowers.
Regular watering is required to provide tulips in the spring, especially during the flowering period. Continue it until the aboveground part of the plants turns yellow. This occurs 2-3 weeks after flowering. Dried flowers are recommended to be removed on time. Like most garden plants, terry tulips need weeding and loosening the soil.
Breeding
Tulips can propagate both by seeds and bulbs. But in seed offspring it is almost impossible to preserve the characteristics of the variety, therefore this method is used in rare cases.
New bulbs of terry tulips are formed in the maternal sinuses and mature around mid-July. At this time, they are separated, carefully dried in a shaded place, after which the remains of the earth, roots are removed from them and placed in storage. In the room where the bulbs will be located before planting, it is necessary to maintain humidity of about 80%. The air temperature is maintained at 20 ⁰ in the first three weeks, after which it gradually decreases to 9–12 ⁰.
Landing
Keep in mind that terry tulips are especially demanding on the soil. Therefore, it is important to carefully prepare the place before landing. If the soil is clay, it is worth adding river sand to it. Bulbs are planted in the fall, in the middle zone of Russia this is usually done in late September or early October, so that they can take root before frost. Planting dates depend on the variety. Early flowering tulips are planted, usually a couple of weeks earlier than late flowering.
For planting, bulbs with clean skin are chosen, without any stains, hard to the touch. In order to prevent them, it is recommended to treat them with foundationazole for an hour. Depending on the size of the bulbs, the planting depth and the distance between the rows are chosen. Larger specimens require a larger area. On average, between the bulbs observe a distance of 10-15 cm, and the gap between the rows is at least 30 cm.
When the first frosts occur, the place where the bulbs are planted is covered with humus, foliage or straw. Subject to the timing of planting, flower rudiments of leaves and flower-bearing shoot are formed before the onset of winter. In the spring, when the soil begins to thaw, the sprouts come to the surface and begin to fully develop.
Diseases and Pests
Like all other varieties of tulips, terry is susceptible to certain diseases. The most common are penicillosis, bulbous sclerotiniosis, fusarium, gray mold, bacterial rot, etc. Variety is often observed on tulips. This disease is transmitted through sucking insects and knives during the cutting of a plant. If flowers with signs of variegation are detected, they must be removed immediately. This will prevent the infection from spreading and save other flowers.
Of the insects, the onion tick is the most dangerous. You can deal with it by treating the plant with special means intended for this purpose.