Tulipa 'Royal Pride'
Darwin hybrid tulip bulbs
This elegant Darwin hybrid transforms gardens with its subtle gradient of white to rose colouration and delicate pink blush across each petal. The impressive flowers emerge in mid to late spring, creating dramatic focal points in borders and walkways.
These show-stopping blooms deliver true garden majesty when planted in generous drifts, where their soft pink tones create a sophisticated colour statement. Tulipa 'Royal Pride' performs beautifully as part of mixed spring displays or companion-planted with other 'Pride' series cultivars for a harmonious tapestry of complementary hues.
The extra-large flowers sit atop strong stems, making this tulip particularly striking in the landscape during peak flowering season; perfect for creating instant impact in garden borders or as mass plantings in prominent positions.
These show-stopping blooms deliver true garden majesty when planted in generous drifts, where their soft pink tones create a sophisticated colour statement. Tulipa 'Royal Pride' performs beautifully as part of mixed spring displays or companion-planted with other 'Pride' series cultivars for a harmonious tapestry of complementary hues.
The extra-large flowers sit atop strong stems, making this tulip particularly striking in the landscape during peak flowering season; perfect for creating instant impact in garden borders or as mass plantings in prominent positions.
How to care for Tulipa Royal 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 winter
Unavailable
21 × bulbs
£21.00
£1.00 each
available to order from winter
Unavailable
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