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Tulipa L. Tulip · Ornamentals · bred by J Hollander en Zn. V.O.F.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the group of lily-flowered tulips and has an elegant goblet-shaped flower with characteristic pointed petals that may curl slightly outwards. The petal colour is purple-crimson with a contrasting lemon-yellow margin; colour intensity increases as flowering progresses.

The plant reaches a height of 45–60 cm and belongs to mid-late or late varieties, the flowering of which occurs in late April — May. The variety has sturdy peduncles, is suitable for cut flowers, decorative landscaping of flower beds, and container cultivation.

The plant prefers well-lit areas protected from the wind with fertile, drained soil. In literature, the Sonnet variety is also mentioned as a synonym for the Ballade Dream tulip.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
J Hollander en Zn. V.O.F. 4 Developed the variety
Applicant
Holland Bolroy Markt B.V. 597 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Holland Bolroy Markt B.V. 597 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Netherlands № TLP327
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  1. Application filed 23 March 1995
  2. Registered 11 June 1997
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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