Columbus tulip: identification, care and vase life

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Columbus tulip

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How to recognise Columbus tulip, when it is in season and how to keep it fresh.

Season: Winter to spring (UK season roughly December–April) J F M A M J J A S O N D
Vase life: 5–8 days
Storage: Store in the cooler at 2–5°C, standing in clean water.
Cats and dogs: Toxic – keep out of reach of cats and dogs

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How to recognise it

Double, peony-like bloom with multiple layers of petals
Smooth, sturdy stem that continues to grow and bend toward light after cutting
Broad, waxy, blue-green lance-shaped leaves sheathing the lower stem
Closed cup-shaped bud at purchase that opens fully in the vase
No scent or very faint scent

Care

Trim stems at an angle and remove any leaves that would sit below the waterline. Use cool, clean water and recut every 2–3 days; tulips keep growing in the vase, so stems may need shortening. Keep away from direct heat and strong draughts, and do not mix with daffodils unless the daffodils have been conditioned separately, as their sap can shorten tulip life.