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Fringed Tulip ‘White Ice’ (Tulipa hybrida) – Elegant White Blooms

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🌷 Pure White Fringed Blooms for a Stunning Mid-Spring Display! 🌷

The Fringed Tulip ‘White Ice’ (Tulipa hybrida) is a luxurious and eye-catching mid-season variety, featuring an abundance of crisp white petals with delicate fringed edges. This 30cm tall, robust plant adds a touch of elegance and texture to gardens and floral arrangements. Perfect for pots, borders, and garden beds, ‘White Ice’ stands out with its unique petal structure and graceful form. Supplied as dry bulbs, this tulip 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 (Mid-Spring)
  • Height: 30cm, compact yet striking
  • 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

Fringed 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 Fringed Tulip ‘White Ice’ (Tulipa hybrida)?

✔ Elegant pure white blooms with intricate fringed petals
✔ Compact and robust for garden beds, borders, and pots
✔ Striking, textured flowers for a unique floral display
✔ Hardy and long-lasting, ideal for cool climates and adaptable as an annual in warmer regions

🌿 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! Fringed 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, Fringed Tulip ‘White Ice’ (Tulipa hybrida) brings a fresh, elegant touch to mid-spring gardens! 🌷