A relatively recent introduction to the world of tulips, the double fringed form found in this trio offer generous, peony-like blooms with ice-crystal-like serrated edges. Their late spring flowering period follows on perfectly from early and mid-types. By planting different types to take over from one another in this way, it is possible to have a seamless, successional display from late March right up until the beginning of June. Tulipa 'Mascotte' bears deep raspberry-pink flowers with icy white fringed edges. Tulipa 'Brisbane' offers a blend of warm peachy orange, rose pink, and creamy yellow, with glowing, light golden edges. Tulipa 'Newcastle' is a rich mauve with paler edging, and a greenish yellow flush on the outer petals. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil in full sun. These tulips will rebloom best given a dry, summer dormancy, which can be achieved by lifting and storing bulbs once the foliage has died back, then replanting them in late autumn. All are hardy to between -15 C and -20 C.
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