🌷 Tulip 'Purple Pride' (6 bulbs) – Floral power in majestic purple! ✨Submitted by Van Noort
Give your spring a touch of elegance and volume with the 'Purple Pride' tulip , a Darwin hybrid tulip with large, well-formed flowers in an intense pinkish-mauve tone with a slightly satiny sheen. Thanks to its strong growth, generous flowering and exceptional durability, it is perfect for creating structured beds , vibrant borders or long-lasting, distinguished bouquets .
Mid-season flowering, exceptional wind resistance, easy to grow: it has everything to please both passionate gardeners and landscapers. It thrives in full sun , in well-drained soil , and returns faithfully year after year.
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height: 50 to 60 cm (20" to 24")
☀️ Exposure: Full sun
🌡 Hardiness: Zone 3 and above
🦌 Deer Resistance: Medium
💧 Water requirements: Low to moderate (well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil: Light, fertile, well-drained
📦 Quantity: 6 bulbs
🌿 Planting and growing the 'Purple Pride' Tulip
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In the ground: Ideal for colorful flowerbeds , elegant borders , or classic-style gardens .
✔️ In a pot: Perfect in deep containers , for balconies or majestic terraces.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth: 15 cm
2️⃣ Spacing: 10 to 12 cm
3️⃣ Watering: Light after planting, then moderate in spring.
💡 Tip: Pair it with light pink , white , or Queen of Night tulips for a harmonious, royal contrast.
🌿 Care of the Tulip 'Purple Pride'
💦 Watering: Moderate, avoid excess humidity
🌱 Fertilizer: Add a bulb fertilizer in the fall to encourage abundant flowering.
✂️ Pruning: Wait until the foliage turns completely yellow before removing it.
❄️ Wintering: No care required, very hardy
💡 Why choose the 'Purple Pride' Tulip?
✅ Intense pinkish mauve flower , large and bright
✅ Ideal for structured flowerbeds , elegant borders and long-lasting bouquets
✅ Rustic, stable and faithful , year after year
✅ Mid-season flowering , perfect for balancing the garden
✨ Add a touch of floral nobility to your arrangements with the Tulip 'Purple Pride' , offered by Van Noort! ✨
🌿 Combine it with other pastel or dark tulips for a structured, harmonious and vibrant spring ! 😊
