White Flower Farm Tulip Purissima Blonde
Best choice for gardeners seeking reliable, architectural spring color.
These tulips offer the rare luxury of architectural foliage that looks just as good as the flowers themselves. While most bulbs vanish after blooming, this variety stays visually interesting all season, making it the smartest choice for high-impact mass plantings.
$18.00
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White Flower Farm
Who it's for
- Gardeners eager for the first signs of spring color
- Designers seeking a versatile neutral for mixed floral borders
- Budget-conscious planters wanting reliable, long-lasting perennial blooms
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in areas with high deer or rodent populations
- People looking for a long-lasting, season-long floral display
- Homeowners dealing with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
Performance breakdown
Perennial Reliability
Stronger return performance than most standard hybrid tulip varieties.
Foliage Impact
Variegated leaves provide visual interest long after the blooms fade.
Visual Contrast
Snowy white petals against yellow-margined leaves create a sophisticated garden palette.
Mass Planting Potential
Uniform growth habit makes these ideal for high-impact landscape drifts.
Bloom Longevity
Midseason timing offers a reliable bridge between early and late spring.
Planting Ease
Standard fall planting requirements make these accessible for most home gardeners.
Key Specs
SKU
F213099
Bloom Time
Midseason (April-May)
Mature Height
12-16 inches
Mature Spread
0.0 inches
Spacing
4-6 inches apart
Soil pH requirement
6.0 to 6.5
Shipping Form
Dormant, bare bulb
Group
Fosteriana Tulip
Deer Resistant
False
Pollinator Attracting
False
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