Tulipa 'Purple Prince'

single early tulip bulbs

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Tulipa 'Purple Prince'

single early tulip bulbs

  • 10 × bulbs
  • £7.99
  • available to order from summer
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  • Bulbs (only) £4.95
  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general purpose compost for containers
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Bulb size: 11/12


Glorious purple flowers, which have a lilac flush on the outer edges of the petals, open as they mature to reveal a dark interior with a golden yellow eye. Held on stout stems above the grey-green foliage, 'Purple Prince' holds in poor weather conditions and make excellent cut flowers. Suitable for planting with most shades of pink, blue and lilac.


  • Garden care:
    Using fresh, good-quality compost, plant bulbs in pots from September to November. For borders, we advise waiting until after the first frosts (typically mid-October to early December depending on your location) to reduce the risk of potential disease such as Tulip Fire. Plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.

    In spring, when the plants are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
    • Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten

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