Tulip King's Cloak

Genetic Profile and Adaptability

The 'King's Cloak' Triumph tulip is the result of breeding focused on balancing aesthetic appeal with biological endurance. Unlike many varieties designed solely for display, this hybrid incorporates a multi-layer defense system, making it predictable for both professional landscape use and private gardening.

Biological Defense: Immunity Factors

The core technical advantage of 'King's Cloak' lies in its resistance to a broad range of pathogens that typically limit the lifespan of bulbous plants in open soil:

• Verticillium and Fusarium Wilt: Breeders have reinforced the cellular walls of the bulb, which minimizes rotting risks in waterlogged soil conditions.
• Tomato Mosaic Virus and Cladosporiosis: High viral resistance ensures the purity of the petal color, even under high pressure from soil-borne infectious agents.

Blooming Architecture

As a mid-to-late season representative of the Triumph group, this hybrid produces a sturdy, medium-height peduncle. This is a crucial engineering detail: the stem is resistant to lodging during spring winds and heavy precipitation. The bud shape follows the classic 'goblet' structure, featuring intense lilac shades with deep red undertones. This color profile results from high concentrations of anthocyanins in the petal epidermis, which simultaneously improves resistance to fading under direct sunlight.