Tulipa 'Purple Pride'
Darwin hybrid tulip bulbs
Commanding attention with its enormous, vibrant lilac-purple blooms, this magnificent spring performer brings unrivalled colour intensity to April and May gardens. Tulipa 'Purple Pride' stands as the first purple-flowered Darwin Hybrid, combining the exceptional attributes of both Darwin and Fosteriana parentage to create a superior garden performer that reaches an impressive 50cm (20in) height.
The substantial flowers maintain their striking colour for weeks rather than days, supported by sturdy stems that resist collapsing even in challenging weather conditions. Unlike many tulips that diminish after their debut season, this remarkable cultivar demonstrates excellent perennial qualities when planted in well-drained soils, returning reliably year after year.
Perfect for creating candy-coloured spring displays, 'Purple Pride' transforms borders and containers with its cool yet intense purple tones that complement both pastel companions and more vibrant neighbours. For truly memorable spring combinations, pair with complementary pink and white tulips or underplant with lower-growing Chionodoxa to create multi-layered displays.
The substantial flowers maintain their striking colour for weeks rather than days, supported by sturdy stems that resist collapsing even in challenging weather conditions. Unlike many tulips that diminish after their debut season, this remarkable cultivar demonstrates excellent perennial qualities when planted in well-drained soils, returning reliably year after year.
Perfect for creating candy-coloured spring displays, 'Purple Pride' transforms borders and containers with its cool yet intense purple tones that complement both pastel companions and more vibrant neighbours. For truly memorable spring combinations, pair with complementary pink and white tulips or underplant with lower-growing Chionodoxa to create multi-layered displays.
How to care for Tulipa Purple Pride:
Using fresh, good-quality compost, plant bulbs in pots from September to November. For borders, we advise waiting until after the first frosts (typically mid-October to early December depending on your location) to reduce the risk of potential disease such as Tulip Fire.
Plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.
In spring, when the plants are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
Plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.
In spring, when the plants are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.2m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
7 × bulbs
£7.99
£1.14 each
available to order from autumn
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21 × bulbs
£21.00
£1.00 each
available to order from autumn
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