'Mata Hari' Tulip (Pink-Edged White Tulip) — Bulbs size 11/12
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Frequently asked questions
When should 'Mata Hari' tulips be planted? Plant them from October to December, once the soil has cooled, 15 cm deep, for flowers from April to May.
Are 'Mata Hari' tulips good for bouquets? Yes, cut when the bud is coloured but still closed, their 40 to 45 cm stems last about a week in a vase.
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
ZEN ARRIVAL GUARANTEE
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
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
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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🌷 White edged with raspberry pink • 💗 The pink spreads day by day • 🌿 Sturdy 40 to 45 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers from April to May • 💐 Superb in bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Bulbs size 11/12
The 'Mata Hari' tulip opens single cup-shaped flowers, white and broadly edged with raspberry pink. Day by day, the pink gradually spreads into the heart of the petals and the flower takes on deeper tones. From April to May, they stand on sturdy 40 to 45 cm stems. It is a European horticultural selection.
As each flower changes colour as it opens, a bed of 'Mata Hari' shows several shades at once, from pink-rimmed white to almost solid pink. Among our flower bulbs, it is a romantic two-tone tulip, as lovely in a bed as in a bouquet.
Which tulip should you choose?
- 'Mata Hari' tulip (this plant) — white flowers edged with raspberry pink, 40 to 45 cm, April to May. For a romantic bed and soft bouquets.
- 'Flaming Flag' Tulip — ivory white flowers flamed with purple, 45 to 50 cm, April to May. For a more graphic two-tone bed.
- 'Dutch Design' Tulip — mix of red, white and red-flamed white tulips, 40 to 50 cm, April to May. For a livelier bed.
- White Triumph Tulip — smooth cup-shaped flowers in pure white, 40 to 50 cm, in April. For a bright, classic bed.
We also offer other two-tone tulips, double tulips and mixes: they are all presented in our tulip bulb collection.
Plant a few white Triumph tulips among them: pure white makes the pink edge of 'Mata Hari' stand out.
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.
- 12 bulbs: one large pot on a balcony or terrace, or a group of about 0.3 m² in a bed.
- 24 bulbs: about 0.6 m², or two large pots.
- 48 bulbs: about 1.2 m², for a flowering edge along a path.
- 96 bulbs: about 2.4 m², for a real spring bed or a cutting patch of tulips.
The bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 96-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 12-bulb pack.
Planting & location
Tulips are planted from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers from April to May.
- Position: full sun; in sunshine, the flowers open wide and the pink edge stands out against the white.
- 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 them in tight groups of 10 to 15 bulbs: the flowers do not all open on the same day, and the bed mixes white and pink for several weeks.
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.
In a pot, give it a quarter turn every week in spring: the stems stay straight instead of leaning towards the light.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Their pink-edged white brings a romantic touch to a bed or a sunny balcony, as our guide to plants for a sunny balcony shows.
- For a white carpet at their feet, plant Muscari 'White Magic' — its small white spikes flower in April and echo the white of the petals.
- For a light, fragrant border, pair them with Narcissus 'Thalia' — its white flowers brighten the border in April, alongside the tulips.
- To extend the show into June, plant Allium 'Purple Sensation' behind them — its purple globes take over as the tulips fade and go well with the raspberry pink.
- For a patio version, plant 10 to 12 bulbs in the white Elho Greenville Round pot, Ø30 cm — the white of the pot echoes the white of the flowers, and the drainage holes prevent standing water.
In a vase, pair them with a few plain white tulips: the bouquet stays bright and the pink edge stands out even more.
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 in bud for the vase: pick them in the morning, when the bud is coloured but still closed; they then last a week in a vase and make a soft, bright bouquet.
- Add a few bulbs every autumn: tulips flower again, but the blooms get smaller over the years. A few fresh bulbs each year keep a border well filled.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Tulipa 'Mata Hari', single tulip
- Common name: 'Mata Hari' tulip, pink-edged white tulip
- Family: Liliaceae
- Origin: European horticultural selection
- Delivered as: dry bulbs, size 11/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 12, 24, 48 or 96
- Height in flower: 40 to 45 cm
- Flowering: April to May, single cup-shaped white flowers edged with raspberry pink
- 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
- Decor style: Romantic / Spring garden / Bouquet
Every bulb is unique: the width of the pink edge, the depth of the colour and the flowering date vary naturally from bulb to bulb and with soil 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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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
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.