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‘Carnaval de Nice’ tulip

Tulipa ‘Carnaval de Nice’

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For later-blooming flowers with ornamental foliage, try Tulipa ‘Carnaval de Nice’. It has grayish green foliage finely outlined in white and fragrant white-and-burgundy-feathered blooms. Its flower patterns and height are variable (ranging from 16 to 20 inches tall) but always eye-catching.

Noteworthy CharacteristicsThis tulip is from the Double Late Group, the tulip division of cultivars with peony flowers and long stems.

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  • Genus : Tulipa
  • Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet
  • Zones : 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
  • Plant Type : Bulbs
  • Uses : Containers
  • Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Bloom Time : Late Spring, Spring
  • Maintenance : Low
  • Moisture : Medium Moisture
  • Growth Rate : Moderate
  • Flower Color : Red, White
  • Characteristics : Showy Foliage
  • Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest

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