Tulip Dolls Minuet

Tulip Dolls Minuet – is a beautiful viridiflora tulip. It is coloured a deep magenta pink, with a green midrib. Tulip Dolls Minuet has a beautiful arch in the petal. This group of tulips are categorised by the green stripe emanating from the base of the flower head. They are a late flowering tulip bulb and mix well with other late season tulips. Try with such bulbs as fringed or single late tulips.

What are Viridiflora Tulips?

Viridiflora Tulips are also known as Green Tulips, some are almost entirely green with a hint of colour on the edge of the petals, while others, including Tulip Dolls Minuet, have much more discreet green shading. Viridiflora tulips are perennial, making them a reliable, low maintenance option. The elegant blooms are long lasting making them excellent cut flowers.

How to grow Viridiflora Tulips

Viridiflora Tulip bulbs are tolerant of all soil types and both sunny and semi-shaded positions, including in lawns. They prefer a well draining soil so they don’t sit in water when it gets very wet, as this can damage the roots. If the soil dries out it can effect the growth of the flower. However, don’t water too much over winter. There will be enough moisture in the soil to produce roots. Once the weather starts to warm up, water more regularly.

Once the flower has finished, remove the heads and seed pod, to allow energy to return to the bulbs. Viridiflora Tulip bulbs are perennial, so you can leave them in place, or you can lift them in summer and store them in a cool dry place with plenty of air flow for replanting in October.