Tulipa 'San George' | San George Fringed Tulip

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DESCRIPTION
Tulipa ‘San George’ features deep purple blossoms highlighted by finely fringed petal edges that give the flowers a textured, ornamental finish. Blooms open in mid to late spring, forming neat, cup-shaped flowers whose serrated margins emphasize the richness of the color as they expand. This cultivar belongs to the fringed tulip group, developed through selective breeding to accentuate petal detail while maintaining dependable flowering.

Tulipa ‘San George’ performs well in borders, mixed spring beds, and mass plantings where the fringed edges reward closer viewing. The distinctive flower form also makes it a useful cut flower, adding texture and depth to spring arrangements.

DESCRIPTION
Tulipa ‘San George’ features deep purple blossoms highlighted by finely fringed petal edges that give the flowers a textured, ornamental finish. Blooms open in mid to late spring, forming neat, cup-shaped flowers whose serrated margins emphasize the richness of the color as they expand. This cultivar belongs to the fringed tulip group, developed through selective breeding to accentuate petal detail while maintaining dependable flowering.

Tulipa ‘San George’ performs well in borders, mixed spring beds, and mass plantings where the fringed edges reward closer viewing. The distinctive flower form also makes it a useful cut flower, adding texture and depth to spring arrangements.

 
  • Family: Liliaceae
    Height: 16 to 18 in
    Width: 4 to 6 in
    Foliage color: Blue-green to gray-green, strap-shaped leaves
    Flower color: Royal purple blossoms with lightly fringed petal edges
    Tulip form: Fringed
    Bloom time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Full sun to part sun
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low, remove spent flowers to prevent seed formation, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removal
    Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Occasional visits from bees

    This plant can be seen at Roozengaarde.

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