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Tulip Carnaval de Nice

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: May
Flower colour: white
Other features: excellent cut-flowers
Hardiness: fully hardy
Bulb Size: 11/12

This spectacular tulip has pure white double blooms, that are heavily striped with crimson and can grow up to 10cm across. The flowers are long lasting and contrast nicely with the variegated leaves which have an ivory edge. Due to the many good features of this plant, it has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.

7 bulbs planted around the garden

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