Tulipa ‘Marilyn’ (Lily-Flowered Tulip)

Tall, eye-catching with its ivory-white arching petals, delicately flamed with strawberry-red, Tulip ‘Marilyn’ grabs the attention of onlookers. Just look at it! Its long-lasting bowl-shaped flowers are beautifully adorned with elongated, recurved petals adding grace to its beauty. Blooming in the mid-late spring garden, this tulip belongs to the charming Lily-Flowered Tulips group. Stunning impact guaranteed!

• Growing up to 22 inches tall (55 cm), plant this beauty in a wind-protected location where it will create dazzling harmonies with other late-season flowering bulbs.
• Performs best in full sun in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers areas with cool winters and warm dry summers.
• Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, and containers. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. Excellent as cut flowers!
• To be planted in fall.
• All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

A symbol of spring, tulips are the most popular spring bulbs and most gardeners reserve them a spot in the garden or containers. Grown for their attractive, vibrantly colored flowers, there are currently over 3,000 registered varieties, which are divided into fifteen groups, mostly based on the flower type, size, and blooming period of the tulip.

What makes Lily-Flowered Tulips different from other varieties are their slender flowers with often pointed, recurving petals. The flower stems are thin and not very sturdy, making them susceptible to wind damage. Most bloom in late spring, and a few in mid-spring. Some make good cut flowers, others are fragrant. But all are incredibly beautiful and should be considered in your seasonal plantings. They typically grow up to 16-24 in. tall (40-60 cm).