Tulip 'Pretty Princess', Triumph Tulip 'Pretty Princess', Triumph Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
A sport of the popular Tulip ‘Prinses Irene’, Tulip ‘Pretty Princess’ features bright rose pink petals flushed on the outside with purple flames, Blooming in mid-spring, they are held on sturdy stems above broadly lance-shaped leaves trimmed with a thin creamy-white ribbon. Withstanding wind and rain, Tulip ‘Pretty Princess’ lasts well in the garden. A Triumph tulip.
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.
Triumph Tulips are by far the largest group of tulips, including many cultivars. Growing only 10-16 inches tall (25-45 cm) on sturdy stems, they withstand April’s showers and offer a vibrant display of colors in the garden in mid to late spring. Flowers are single and cup-shaped and bloom in an endless assortment of colors. Triumph tulips are among the best tulips for forcing.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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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 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Liliaceae |
Genus | Tulipa |
Common names | Tulip |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 4" (10cm) |
Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
Depth | 7" (18cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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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 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Liliaceae |
Genus | Tulipa |
Common names | Tulip |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 4" (10cm) |
Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
Depth | 7" (18cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Tulipa ‘Pretty Princess’ (Triumph Tulip) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Tulipa ‘Pretty Princess’ (Triumph Tulip) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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