Triumph Tulip ‘Jan van Nes’ (Tulipa hybrida) – Elegant Yellow Blooms

🌷 A Classy, Tall Yellow Tulip with Slightly Reflexed Petals! 🌷

The Triumph Tulip ‘Jan van Nes’ (Tulipa hybrida) is a sophisticated late-season tulip, featuring rich yellow blooms with elegantly reflexed petals. Standing at 45cm tall, this tulip adds height and brightness to gardens, borders, pots, and cut flower arrangements. Its strong, sturdy stems make it ideal for wind-resistant displays and long-lasting floral arrangements. Supplied as dry bulbs, ‘Jan van Nes’ thrives in cool to temperate climates and can be grown as an annual in warmer regions with proper refrigeration.

🌱 Growing & Care Guide

• Aspect: Full sun to semi-shade
• Growing Zones & Suitable States:
  • Zone 1 (Cool-Temperate & Alpine Regions): Direct planting, no pre-chilling required. (TAS, VIC highlands, ACT, parts of NSW & SA)
  • Zone 2 (Temperate Climates): Cold enough for direct planting, but warmer areas may benefit from 6 weeks of pre-chilling. (VIC, Southern NSW, Adelaide Hills, parts of SA)
  • Zone 3 (Mediterranean Climate): Mild winters may require 6-8 weeks of pre-chilling before planting. (Perth, coastal SA, Sydney)
  • Zone 4 (Warm-Temperate & Coastal Areas): Requires 8 weeks of refrigeration before planting in May. (Brisbane, coastal NSW, WA regions with warm winters)
• Flowering: September - October (Late Spring)
• Height: 45cm, with sturdy, upright stems
• Planting Depth & Spacing: 10-15cm deep, 10cm apart
• Frost Hardy: Yes

🌼 Planting & Maintenance

• Planting Time: March - May (March for Zones 1-3, May for Zone 4)
• Soil: Well-drained, enriched with compost for best growth
• Watering:
  • Water well as shoots emerge
  • Apply a high-nitrogen topdressing when the first shoots appear
  • Water thoroughly after flowers die off to encourage strong bulb growth for the next season
• After Flowering:
  • Remove faded flowers but allow foliage to die back naturally to nourish bulbs
  • Lift bulbs once foliage yellows and store in a ventilated, cool area in a net bag

🌡️ Refrigerating Tulips for Warmer Climates

Triumph tulips require a cold winter to bloom properly. If you live in an area without frost, pre-chill bulbs in a fridge for 6-8 weeks before planting.

• Store in a ventilated bag, away from ripening fruits & vegetables
• Do not freeze bulbs
• Refrigerated bulbs grow taller and flower earlier

🌿 Growing as Annuals in Warm Climates

• Plant in large pots after 8 weeks of refrigeration (Late May)
• Keep pots in a cool, shaded spot until shoots reach 5cm
• Move to a sunny location for optimal growth and flowering

💐 Why Choose Triumph Tulip ‘Jan van Nes’ (Tulipa hybrida)?

✔ Bright yellow blooms with elegantly reflexed petals
✔ Tall, strong stems with excellent vase life
✔ Late-season flowering extends tulip displays
✔ Perfect for gardens, borders, pots, and floral arrangements

🌿 FAQs

❔ Do I need to pre-chill bulbs?

• Cool climates (TAS, VIC highlands, ACT, SA hills, Southern NSW): No, plant directly.
• Warmer climates (Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, coastal NSW & SA): Yes, chill bulbs for 6-8 weeks before planting in May.

❔ Can I grow them in pots?
Yes! Triumph tulips thrive in large, deep pots with good drainage.

Ideal for Cool to Temperate zones (1-4) and states like TAS, VIC, SA, ACT, NSW, and WA, Triumph Tulip ‘Jan van Nes’ (Tulipa hybrida) brings a bright, elegant touch to late-spring gardens! 🌷