Tulips 'Avignon' (Tulipa 'Avignon')

Tulips 'Avignon'

Named for the French town in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, tulips 'Avignon' is an elegant tulip that is a long-stemmed, late-flowering variety. It is widely grown in the south of France for the cut flower industry and its unusually large red-orange flowers add late-spring color to flower beds, borders and containers.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

50 cm

Plant Height

5 cm

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Tulips 'Avignon'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Tulips 'Avignon' require low water, needing only a single watering after planting. During flowering, occasional water is necessary to keep soil moist. In small pots, more frequent watering is required, avoiding water accumulation. In gardens, rainwater suffices unless conditions are very dry.

Fertilize: Tulips 'Avignon' should be treated as one-time bulbs, often discarded or stored after blooming. No fertilizer is necessary unless the soil is poor; in that case, mix balanced fertilizer or bone meal into the soil when planting.

Pruning: Tulips 'Avignon' is praised for its large, colorful blooms. Prune faded flowers in early to late spring and cut back stems to promote healthy bulbs while retaining yellowing foliage. This practice enhances future blooming and minimizes disease risk, resulting in lush, vibrant displays.

Propagation: Small bulbs develop around tulips 'Avignon' and can be collected for planting. In early spring, plant them in prepared soil, spacing bulbs three times their diameter. Cover with 3 cm of soil. Keep in shade and moist. In 2-3 years, they will be ready for flowering.

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