{"product_id":"tulipe-breakdance-tulipes-frangees-noires-blanches-bulbes","title":"'Breakdance' Tulip (Black and White Fringed Tulip Mix) — Bulbs size 11\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-breakdance\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🖤 Black-purple and creamy white fringed flowers • ✨ Petals edged with a crystal fringe • 🌿 Sturdy 40 to 50 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers from April to May • 💐 Superb in bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Bulbs size 11\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Breakdance' tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together two fringed tulips in striking contrast: one a deep black-purple with plum highlights, the other a luminous creamy white. The edges of their petals are cut into fine teeth, like a crystal fringe, giving the flowers a frosted look. From April to May, they open on straight 40 to 50 cm stems. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the Fringed tulip group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIn beds, large pots or bouquets, the black and white duo creates a graphic effect that stands out from afar. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the only tulip with fringed petals, the one for contemporary beds and unusual vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Breakdance' tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — black-purple and creamy white fringed flowers, 40 to 50 cm, April to May. For graphic contrast and unusual bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eBlack Triumph Tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth cup-shaped flowers in dark, almost black purple, 40 to 50 cm, in April. For a dark, satiny bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph Tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth cup-shaped flowers in pure white, 40 to 50 cm, in April. For a bright, classic bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted next to the black and white Triumph tulips, the fringed flowers add texture: the same colours, but two different silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips make the most impact planted in tight groups: allow about 40 bulbs per square metre, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e one large pot on a balcony or terrace, or a group of about 0.4 m² in a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.75 m², or two to three large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a black and white bed or a border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a large border or a cutting patch of tulips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips are planted from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers from April to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; low-angled light makes the fringes sparkle and reveals the plum highlights of the dark flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eMix the two colours when planting rather than grouping them by shade: a black and white chequerboard looks more lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e and water only when the compost is dry 2 cm down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the compost is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower off just below the head as soon as it drops its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it rebuilds the bulb’s reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe fringes hold raindrops: in pots, move them under an awning during heavy showers to keep the flowers neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir black and white contrast gives structure to a bed or a sunny balcony, as our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white carpet at their feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-white-magic-muscari-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eMuscari 'White Magic'\u003c\/a\u003e — its ivory-white 10 to 15 cm spikes flower in March-April and carry the white down to ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the dark tones,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-rain-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Rain'\u003c\/a\u003e — its large grape-purple globes, on 90 cm to 1 m stems, take over in May-June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo end the season in white,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/a\u003e behind them — its 10 to 12 cm white globes, on 1 m to 1.20 m stems, open in May-June above the tulip foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm pot, with muscari above them, following our method for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e — a pot in flower from March to May on a sunny balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a vase, mix one black stem for every two white ones: the bouquet stays bright and the dark flowers stand out even more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the soil to cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally plant from late October. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more prone to disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick them in the morning, when the bud is coloured but still closed; they then last a week in a vase and make a very unusual bouquet among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a few bulbs every autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e fringed tulips flower again, but their blooms get smaller over the years. A few new bulbs each year keep a bed well filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e Fringed Group 'Breakdance', black-purple and white mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e fringed tulip, 'Breakdance' tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection (Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 11\/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, black-purple and creamy white fringed flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again for a few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if eaten, for pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary \/ Graphic \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the shade of purple, the fineness of the fringes and the flowering date vary naturally with soil, position and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278077174025,"sku":"61336","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57493027848457,"sku":"61766","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57493027881225,"sku":"61765","price":60.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57493027913993,"sku":"61764","price":108.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-breakdance-tulipes-frangees-noires-et-blanches-en-melange-bulbes-calibre-1112-verdeia-5349030.png?v=1793118623","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/breakdance-tulip-black-white-fringed-tulips-bulbs","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}