Tulipa-Historic 'Lac Van Rijn'
Tulipa 'Lac Van Rijn' is a rare survivor of Tulipmania introduced in 1620 with single, crown-shaped flowers in purple and ivory.
Description:
Tulipa 'Lac Van Rijn' (pronounced Lock von Rhine) is a rare survivor of Tulipmania introduced in 1620 and preserved at the Hortus Bulborum. A single early tulip, it is crown shaped, in warm purple and ivory. Dutch tulips grow best where they do not have to compete with other plants. Large hybrid tulips can be maintained in the garden if given a sunny location with rich soil.
Common Name: Historic Tulip - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Liliaceae (The Lily Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-7
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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