Triumph Tulip ‘Mascara’ (Tulipa hybrida) – Deep Red Blooms

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🌷 Rich, Velvety Red Tulips with Large Blooms! 🌷

The Triumph Tulip ‘Mascara’ (Tulipa hybrida) is a stunning mid-season variety, featuring deep, velvety red blooms with large, eye-catching flowers. This compact yet strong-stemmed tulip reaches 35cm in height, making it an excellent choice for garden beds, borders, pots, and cut flower displays. Popular and in limited supply, this tulip is a must-have for bold, dramatic spring gardens.

🌱 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: Mid-Season (September - October)
Height: 35cm, with strong, compact stems
Width: 15cm
Planting Depth & Spacing: 5cm deep, 5-10cm apart
Frost Hardy: Yes

🌼 Planting & Maintenance

Planting Window: March - July
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 ‘Mascara’ (Tulipa hybrida)?**

✔ Deep, rich red blooms with a velvety finish
✔ Large flowers and strong mid-season performance
✔ Hardy and long-lasting, ideal for gardens & cut flowers
✔ Limited supply—secure your bulbs early!

🌿 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?
Absolutely! 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 ‘Mascara’ (Tulipa hybrida) brings dramatic, bold color to mid-spring gardens! 🌷