'Candy Purple Prince' Tulip (Purple and Lilac Tulip Mix) — Bulbs size 11/12
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'Candy Prince' and 'Purple Prince'? 'Purple Prince' has purple flowers with a golden-yellow heart, and 'Candy Prince' has softer lilac-mauve flowers, with the same compact silhouette.
Can tulips be planted in a balcony window box? Yes, these 30 to 40 cm tulips stand up well to wind: allow 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm pot, planted 15 cm deep.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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💜 Purple and lilac-mauve flowers • 🌷 Single early tulips • 🌱 Compact, 30 to 40 cm • 🌤️ Flowers from late March to late April • 🪴 Ideal in pots and window boxes • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Bulbs size 11/12
The 'Candy Purple Prince' tulip combines two single early tulips with the same silhouette: 'Purple Prince', whose purple flowers reveal a golden-yellow heart as they open, and 'Candy Prince', a soft lilac-mauve. Their cup-shaped flowers open from late March to late April, among the first tulips of the season, on sturdy 30 to 40 cm stems. It is a horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands), from the Single Early tulip group.
Their purple and lilac tones brighten pots, window boxes and borders from the end of winter. Among our flower bulbs, it is the early, compact balcony tulip that stands up well to wind and flowers before the tall May tulips.
Which tulip should you choose?
- 'Candy Purple Prince' tulip (this plant) — purple and lilac-mauve cup-shaped flowers, 30 to 40 cm, late March to late April. For pots, window boxes and the first borders.
- 'Persian Pearl' tulip — dwarf cherry-purple botanical tulip with a yellow heart, 10 to 15 cm, from March. For rockeries and small pots, where it comes back every year.
- 'Breakdance' tulip — black-purple and creamy white fringed flowers, 40 to 50 cm, April to May. For graphic contrast and unusual bouquets.
Planted together, 'Persian Pearl', 'Candy Purple Prince' and then 'Breakdance' take turns from March to May in the same shades of purple.
How many bulbs should you choose?
Tulips make the most impact planted in tight groups: allow about 40 bulbs per square metre, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm diameter pot.
- 15 bulbs: one large pot or window box on a balcony or terrace, or a group of about 0.4 m² in a border.
- 30 bulbs: about 0.75 m², or two to three large pots.
- 60 bulbs: about 1.5 m², for a purple border along a path or several window boxes.
- 120 bulbs: about 3 m², for a spring bed or a cutting patch of tulips.
The bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 15-bulb pack.
Planting & location
Tulips are planted from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers from late March to late April.
- Position: full sun; in sunshine, the 'Purple Prince' flowers open wide and reveal their yellow heart.
- Depth: 15 cm, pointed end up.
- Spacing: 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in pots.
- Soil: well drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged ground.
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.
Plant the two colours mixed together: the lilac of 'Candy Prince' softens the purple of 'Purple Prince' and gives a brighter blend of shades.
Watering & care
In the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the finger test and water only when the compost is dry 2 cm down.
- Watering: low — at planting, then in pots when the compost is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.
- Fertilizer: unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.
- Faded flowers: cut the flower off just below the head as soon as it drops its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.
- After flowering: let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it rebuilds the bulb’s reserves.
Their short stems and broad leaves stand up to wind: this is the right tulip for exposed balconies on upper floors.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Their purple tones go with every spring flower on a sunny balcony, as our guide to plants for a sunny balcony shows.
- For a blue carpet at their feet, plant Armenian grape hyacinth — its bright blue 15 to 20 cm spikes flower in March-April, at the same time as the tulips.
- For a pastel foreground, pair them with Greek anemone mix — its small blue, pink and white daisies, 10 to 15 cm tall, form a carpet in March-April.
- To add fragrance, plant 'Pastel Mix' hyacinth alongside — its scented pink, purple and white spikes flower in March-April, at the same time.
- For a balcony version, plant 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm pot, with muscari above them, following our method for planting bulbs in pots in autumn — a pot in flower from March to April on a sunny balcony or terrace.
In a window box, alternate three tulips and two hyacinths: the hyacinths fill in around the base of the tulips and the display looks fuller.
Verdeia tips
- Wait for the soil to cool: ideally plant from late October. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more prone to disease.
- Cut them for the vase: cut the stems when the bud is coloured but still closed; these compact tulips make small, round bouquets, a lovely idea among plants to give as gifts.
- Add a few bulbs every autumn: single early tulips flower again, but their blooms get smaller over the years. A few new bulbs each year keep a pot or border well filled.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Tulipa Single Early Group 'Purple Prince' and 'Candy Prince', mix
- Common name: single early tulip, 'Candy Purple Prince' tulip
- Family: Liliaceae
- Origin: European horticultural selection (Netherlands)
- Delivered as: dry bulbs, size 11/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120
- Height in flower: 30 to 40 cm
- Flowering: late March to late April, purple and lilac-mauve cup-shaped flowers
- Planting: October to December, 15 cm deep
- Position: full sun
- Watering: low
- Hardiness: Down to -25 °C
- Soil: well drained
- Life cycle: perennial, flowers again for a few years
- Care: very easy
- Toxicity: toxic if eaten, for pets and children
- Decorative style: Flower-filled balcony / Romantic / Bouquet
Every bulb is unique: the shade of purple, the proportion of lilac and the flowering date vary naturally with soil, position and climate.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
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Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.