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Stunning Late-Spring Border: Tulip ‘Ballade’ & ‘West Point’

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Experience the allure of spring with this captivating border idea featuring Lily-flowered tulips—Tulip ‘Ballade’ and Tulip ‘West Point.’ Known for their elegant, slender form, these tulips offer a stunning visual spectacle in late spring, effortlessly elevating any garden space. Easy to replicate and requiring minimal care, this combination is perfect for embellishing beds, borders, walkways, or container gardens.

Tulip ‘Ballade’ is renowned for its striking, magenta-purple petals that feature a delicate white edge. The elongated, lily-like shape of the blooms adds a unique, sophisticated touch to your garden. Tulip ‘West Point,’ on the other hand, boasts vibrant, lemon-yellow petals that exude a warm, cheerful vibe. Its lily-flower form is equally eye-catching, providing a lovely contrast to ‘Ballade.’

Both of these tulips come with esteemed credentials—they have won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. This accolade assures you that these are high-performing, reliable tulip varieties that will thrive in a wide range of conditions.

As if their beauty and reliability weren’t enough, both Tulip ‘Ballade’ and Tulip ‘West Point’ also serve as excellent cut flowers. Their elongated stems and unique flower shapes make them ideal candidates for vase arrangements, where they can bring their splendor indoors.

In summary, if you’re looking for a way to make a memorable, low-maintenance impact in your late-spring garden, this tulip duo offers the perfect solution. Their award-winning status, ease of care, and potential as cut flowers make them a fantastic choice for any garden enthusiast. Enjoy!

Garden Information

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Landscaping Ideas Patio And Containers, Edging, Beds And Borders

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Alternative Plants to Consider

Tulipa ‘Aladdin’ (Lily-Flowered Tulip)
Tulipa ‘Ballerina’ (Lily-Flowered Tulip)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Garden Information

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Landscaping Ideas Patio And Containers, Edging, Beds And Borders
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Tulipa (Tulip)
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