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Tulip ‘Backpacker’
Description
This variety is very uniform in shape and size. Flowers are warm violet-purple with multiple layers of petals that make it look more like a peony than a tulip. Inner petals are lighter giving blooms extra dimension.
Details
Type: double
Bloom time: late
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
This variety is very uniform in shape and size. Flowers are warm violet-purple with multiple layers of petals that make it look more like a peony than a tulip. Inner petals are lighter giving blooms extra dimension.
Details
Type: double
Bloom time: late
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
Sources
How to Grow
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