
Description
🌷 A Classic Late-Season Tulip with Stunning Golden Flowers! 🌷
The Single Late Tulip ‘Muscadet’ (Tulipa hybrida) is a tall and refined variety, featuring rich golden-yellow blooms atop sturdy 60cm stems. Its timeless elegance and strong growth make it a perfect choice for garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Blooming in late spring, this tulip extends the tulip season with its radiant color and long-lasting flowers. Supplied as dry bulbs, ‘Muscadet’ thrives in cool to temperate climates and can be grown successfully as an annual in warmer areas with proper care.
🌱 Growing & Care Guide
- Aspect: Full sun to semi-shade
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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: Up to 60cm, with strong, 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
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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
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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
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 Tulip ‘Muscadet’ (Tulipa hybrida)?
✔ Elegant golden-yellow blooms for a stunning late-spring display
✔ Tall, strong stems, perfect for cut flowers
✔ Extends the tulip blooming season into late spring
✔ Ideal for cool climates & can be grown as an annual in warmer areas
🌿 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! Tulips grow well 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, Tulip ‘Muscadet’ (Tulipa hybrida) brings a radiant touch of gold to late-spring gardens! 🌷