Tulip Purissima – Single Tulip

The large elegant flowers of Tulipa Purissima (also known as White Emperor) open palest primrose, maturing through cream then to pure white. Broad elongated petals have a warm yellow base. Originating from the steppe area around Samarkand, it has strong stems, resistant to wind and rain, and grey green leaves. This award-winning tulip is an ‘all-rounder’, whether growing in beds, borders or containers. It naturalises easily and comes back year after year, preferring full sun and rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Its long-lasting blooms can be enjoyed from mid-March to mid-April.

Site: Best in shelter
Position: South or West facing, in full sun
Soils: Rich but well-drained, sandy, light
Planting Period: September to November
Flowering Period: March into April
Planting: Depth 6” (15 cm), Spacing 5” (13 cm)
Height: 40 cms