Tulip 'Carnaval de Nice'

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This tulip is a descendant of the famous striped 'Rembrandt' tulips from the 17th century, but it is a modern, healthy, and stable variety, giving you the historic look without the issues of the past.

As festive as its name suggests, 'Carnaval de Nice' is a pure celebration in a flower. This exquisite Double Late tulip features huge, pure white, peony-shaped blooms, each intricately feathered and streaked with crimson red. No two flowers are exactly alike. It’s a classic, show-stopping variety that brings the joy and artistry of a painter's canvas to the late spring garden.

Botanical name Tulipa 'Carnaval de Nice'
Flower colour White and Red
Bulb size 12/+ cm
Established height 50 cm
Established spread 20 cm
Plant spacing 20-25 bulbs per m²
Leaf colour Grey-green
Habit Upright
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full sun
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Borders, Formal beds, Pots, Cut flower gardens
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam, Sandy, Chalky
RHS Award (AGM) Yes
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

A beautiful and famous double late tulip, 'Carnaval de Nice' produces large, peony-like blooms of pure white, dramatically streaked and feathered with raspberry red. The heavy, packed flower heads need a sheltered location, protected from strong spring winds and rain, to prevent the stems from snapping. For the best display, plant it in a position that receives full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. It is a superb choice for a statement in a border and looks wonderful in large pots.

How to Plant:

The bulbs should be planted late in the autumn, during October or November. Dig a generous hole and plant each bulb at least 15cm (6 inches) deep, or roughly twice the height of the bulb itself. Deeper planting can help anchor the tall stems. Place the bulb with the pointed tip facing the sky and space them about 10-15cm apart to create a full display. Water once after planting.

Aftercare:

Like most highly complex double tulips, this variety is not reliably perennial and is best treated as an annual for a guaranteed show each year. To try and encourage it to return, you must remove the spent flower head once the petals have fallen to stop it forming seed. It is then essential to allow the foliage to die back completely, leaving it for at least six weeks after flowering before removing it. Feeding with a liquid tomato feed during this period can also help.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

RHS Award (AGM)

Perfect for pots

Good for cutting

Tulip 'Carnaval de Nice' - Harding & Bloom

Tulip 'Carnaval de Nice'

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

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Somerset