Showy and spectacular! Look at the color splash Tulip 'Abu Hassan' brings in the mid-late spring garden with its large and long lasting, rich mahogany-crimson goblet-shaped blossoms adorned with golden edges! This acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18 inches tall (45 cm)

Tulip 'Alibi' features large, cup-shaped, lavender pink blossoms in mid spring. This stunning Triumph Tulip also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain. Grows up to 16 inches tall (40 cm)

Truly ravishing. Tulip 'Arabian Mystery' is a real eye-catcher with its truly ravishing rich purple petals trimmed with snowy edges. Blooming in mid-late spring, this Triumph Tulip enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 16-18 inches tall (40-45 cm)

Brings drama to the garden or in a vase! Prized by gardeners for the color splash it brings in the mid spring garden, Tulip 'Attila' does catch the attention with its magnificent, large, rich purple blossoms combined with lighter shades of pink and rose. As an added bonus, this tulip is fragrant! This Triumph Tulip also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Tulip 'Barcelona' is one of the most outstanding tulips thanks to its intense fuchsia-purple flower, slightly magenta edged, and strong stem. This tulip creates dazzling harmonies with other flowering bulbs and enjoys a sturdy stem. Twice granted the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities. Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Sturdy and lightly-scented, Tulip 'Bastogne' is a tall tulip with a lovely goblet shape. Blooming in mid-late spring, this lovely Triumph Tulip grows up to 20-22 inches tall (50-55 cm).

Brings drama to the garden or in a vase! Prized by gardeners for the color splash it brings in the mid-late spring garden, Tulip 'Blue Ribbon' does catch the attention with its large and long lasting, lilac-purple blossoms. This acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Scented and elegantly shaped, Tulip 'Cairo' features rich golden copper blossoms adorned with a caramelized orange flame becoming more pronounced over time and slightly recurved petals. Blooming in mid-late spring, this glorious member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18 inches tall (45 cm)

Award-winning Tulip 'Calgary' is quite short but provides an attractive sight with its large, ivory-white flowers, each petal exhibiting warm creamy-yellow flames. Blooming in mid-late spring, this acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 10 inches tall (25 cm)

Lovely dark red goblet-shape blossoms in mid spring! Tulip 'Cassini' is quite an impressive tulip with lovely dark red goblet-shape blossoms, providing a warm and interesting contrast to the pink, apricot or soft creamy colors of the other tulips in arrangements. As an added bonus, this tulip is fragrant! Blooming in mid-late spring, this Triumph Tulip enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

A well deserved name for this exquisite tulip! Adding splashes of color in the mid-late spring garden, Tulip 'Charmeur' does catch the attention with its dark pink blossoms, delicately snow-edged, and floating atop an attractive foliage trimmed in pale gold! This lovely member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 16 inches tall (40 cm)

Award-winning Tulip 'Don Quichotte' presents an impressive and attractive sight in the garden with its vibrant deep rose flowers and purple sheen. Blooming in mid-late spring, this Triumph Tulip has a propensity for repeat performances year after year. 'Don Quichotte' also enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain. Excellent as cut flowers! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Tulip 'Dreaming Maid' is absolutely gorgeous with its lovely violet goblet-shape blossoms edged snowy-white! Blooming in mid-late spring, this incredible Triumph Tulip enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 20-22 inches tall (50-55 cm)

A favorite of many gardeners for the color splash it brings in the mid-late spring garden, Tulip 'Dynasty' does catch the attention with its large and long lasting, luminous pink blossoms adorned with an ivory white flame! This acclaimed Triumph Tulip enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

With large and long lasting, luminous pink blossoms delicately edged in white, Tulip 'Early Glory' is truly an exquisite tulip. As an added bonus, it is fragrant! Wet, windy weather during its flowering period, in mid-late spring, will have little effect on this ravishing member of the Triumph Tulips! Grows up to 18 inches tall (45 cm)

very exquisite and unique tulip! Tulip 'Flaming Flag' brings splashes of color in the mid spring garden with its enormous and long lasting, ivory-white blossoms delicately feathered with lavender flames! Each flower is unique with its own variegation, this Triumph Tulip enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Extremely showy, Tulip 'Flying Dragon' features large, bold red blossoms adorned with a golden band around the edges in mid spring. An intense coloring that will put a smile on your face! With a good disease resistance, this stunning member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 20-22 inches tall (50-55 cm)

Highly romantic! Tulip 'Gabriella' is such a lovely sight in the garden with its large, soft pink flowers with paler edges. Blooming in mid-late spring, this luminous Triumph Tulip enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Truly stunning! Award-winner Tulip 'Gavota' is a gorgeous bicolor cultivar that always seems to stand out, with its unique deep maroon flowers beautifully edged with shades of creamy yellow. Wet, windy weather during its flowering period in mid-late spring will have little effect on 'Gavota'! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Adds beauty and grace! A festive and spectacular Tulip! Tulip 'Happy Generation' brings splashes of color in the mid-late spring garden with its enormous and long lasting, ivory-white blossoms delicately flamed with deep ruby-red flames and hints of yellow. Elegantly floating atop a lovely variegated foliage trimmed with a silver band, this Triumph Tulip enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18 inches tall (45 cm)

Rich and fascinating, Tulip 'Hemisphere' features blossoms in shades of white or intense pink, sometimes with raspberry stripes, rose flaming or freckles in mid spring. A charming bouquet by itself! This stunning member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

A sport of the lovely Tulip 'Prinses Irene', Tulip 'Hermitage' features even larger goblet-shaped, fiery tangerine-red blossoms with a delightful central purple flame in mid-late spring. This stunning member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 12-14 inches tall (30-35 cm

Extremely showy, Tulip 'Ice Follies' features large, creamy-white blossoms adorned with delightful cardinal red flames in mid spring. It reminds us of a bowl of vanilla ice-cream topped with strawberry topping! This stunning member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Prized by gardeners for the color splash it brings in the mid-late spring garden, Tulip 'Ile de France' does catch the attention with its large and long lasting, bright cardinal red blossoms! This acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Listed as one of the best selling cut flowers, Tulip 'Inzell' catches the attention with its large, pure white blossoms and fine, pale foliage. Blooming in mid-late spring, this lovely Triumph Tulip enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18 inches tall (45 cm)

Incredible dark purple smoky blooms in mid - late spring! A longstanding favorite, Tulip 'Jan Reus' is quite impressive with its incredibly dark crimson blooms, almost black, providing a warm and interesting contrast to the pink, apricot or soft creamy colors of the other tulips in arrangements. Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Extremely showy, Tulip 'Jan Seignette' features large, bold red blossoms adorned with a golden band around the edges in mid spring. An intense coloring that will put a smile on your face! With a good disease resistance, this stunning member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Named after the Dutch Golden Age painter, Tulip 'Judith Leyster' is an amazing tall tulip with large creamy flowers and carmine pink edges, the latter turning solid red as the flower matures. Blooming in mid-late spring, this acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 20-22 inches tall (50-55 cm)

Tulip 'Kung Fu' features large, cup-shaped, cherry-red blossoms with silvery-white edges in mid spring. This stunning member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18 inches tall (45 cm)

Extremely showy, Tulip 'Leen Van Der Mark' is prized for its large, bold cardinal-red blossoms adorned with a golden band around the edges gradually maturing to sparkling white in mid-late spring. An intense coloring that will put a smile on your face! This stunning member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 20-22 inches tall (50-55 cm)

Prized by gardeners for the color splash it brings in the mid-late spring garden, Tulip 'Mistress' does catch the attention with its large and long lasting, luminous pink blossoms! This acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Extremely popular and considered as one of the top ten prettiest lilac cultivars, Tulip 'Negrita' presents an impressive and attractive sight with its large deep purple petals presenting red-purple streaks. Blooming in mid-late spring, this acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18 inches tall (45 cm)

Tulip 'New Design' is an elegant tulip with soft yellow flowers flushed with pinkish-white and edged in pale fuchsia-red. Inside each flower cup is a surprise: here the color is a soft yellow, flamed with apricot, and the base is an unexpectedly rich buttercup-yellow shown off by dark brown anthers. Even the variegated leaves are exotic - soft green edged in pale pinkish white! Grows up to 16 inches tall (40 cm)

Award-winning Tulip 'Passionale' is prized by gardeners for its large flowers of deep-lilac to dark plum petals with darker purple flames on the exterior, and a red-purple wash on the interior. Blooming in mid-late spring, this acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 16 inches tall (40 cm)

Sweetly scented and radiantly beautiful! One of the best orange tulips, Tulip 'Prins Willem Alexander' or 'Prince William Alexander' features long-lasting (up to 3 weeks!), radiant orange blossoms with a strong and delightful fragrance. Blooming in mid-late spring, this glorious member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! This tulip honors 'Prince William Alexander' who has now become the new King of the Netherlands. Grows up to 20 inches tall (50 cm)

Sweetly scented, award-winning Tulip 'Prinses Irene' features large, bowl-shaped, bright orange blossoms with a delightful central purple flame in mid-late spring. Robust, this attractive Triumph Tulip is worth growing for its unique coloring and looks fabulous when combined with deep blues. Robust, it enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain. Grows up to 12-14 inches tall (30-35 cm).

Tulip 'Purple Flag' features large, cup-shaped, bright royal purple blossoms in mid spring. This stunning member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18 inches tall (45 cm)

Tulip 'Purple Rain' is a very attractive sight in the garden with its rich, dark purple flowers and its sword-like upright foliage. Blooming in mid-late spring, this acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Adds beauty and grace! A showy and spectacular Tulip! Tulip 'Rem's Favorite' (also known as Tulip 'Zurel') brings splashes of color in the mid-late spring garden with its large and long lasting, ivory-white blossoms delicately painted with deep wine flames! This lovely member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-22 inches tall (45-55 cm)

Tulip 'Ronaldo' is quite an impressive tulip with incredible dark purple smoky blooms, almost black, providing a warm and interesting contrast to the pink, apricot or soft creamy colors of the other tulips in arrangements. Blooming in mid-late spring, this acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Brings drama to the garden or in a vase! Prized by gardeners for the color splash it brings in the mid-late spring garden, Tulip 'Roussillon' does catch the attention with its large and long lasting, glowing pink-purple blossoms. This lovely Triumph Tulip enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Tulip 'Shirley' is a ravishing color-changing tulip featuring ivory white petals, tenderly edged in purple as it opens, slowly turning almost entirely into light lilac lace. A fascinating tulip to observe. Easy to pair with other tulips and perennials, this mid-late spring bloomer makes excellent and long-lasting cut flowers. May live a few years in the garden but the best effect will be obtained from new bulbs. Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Extremely showy, Tulip 'Shiun' features large, creamy-white blossoms adorned with delightful magenta purple edges in mid spring. This stunning member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain. Grows up to 22-26 inches tall (55-65 cm)

So luminous! Tulip 'Showbizz' features large, cup-shaped, luminous pink blossoms with a creamy base in mid-late spring. This stunning member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 12-16 inches tall (30-40 cm).

Renowned for its excellent disease resistance, Tulip 'Strong Gold' features large, cup-shaped, bright buttery-yellow blossoms with a delicate touch of purple in mid spring. This stunning member of the Triumph Tulips also enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm)

Showy and spectacular! An irresistible Tulip! Look at the color splash Tulip 'Synaeda Blue' brings in the mid-late spring garden with its large and long lasting, luminous lilac-rose blossoms adorned with snow-white edges. This acclaimed member of the Triumph Tulips group enjoys a sturd stem that will withstand wind and rain! Grows up to 14-16 inches tall (35-40 cm)

A sampling of top-performing bulbs that can be counted upon to perennialize -- and, if happy where you plant them, will most likely naturalize, too, to come back to bloom for years.

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