'Pastel' Tulip Mix (Pink, White and Plum Purple Tulips) — Bulbs size 11/12
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Frequently asked questions
When should 'Pastel' tulips be planted? Plant them from October to December, once the soil has cooled, 15 cm deep, for flowers in April.
Are 'Pastel' tulips good for bouquets? Yes, cut when the bud is coloured but still closed, they 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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🌷 Mixed tulips with cup-shaped flowers • 🎨 Pure white, pale pink, soft pink, deep pink and plum purple • 🌤️ Flowers in April • 💐 Superb in bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Bulbs size 11/12
The 'Pastel' tulip mix brings together tulips with cup-shaped flowers in a range of pinks set off by white and purple: pure white, pale pink, soft pink, deep pink and plum purple. They flower together in April. It is a European horticultural selection.
The plum purple gives depth to the pinks and the white and creates a nuanced bed, as lovely in the ground as in a large pot or a bouquet. Among our flower bulbs, it is the pink and white tulip mix set off by plum purple, ready-made for a harmonious bed without having to match the bulbs.
Which tulip should you choose?
- 'Pastel' tulip mix (this plant) — cup-shaped flowers in pure white, pale pink, soft pink, deep pink and plum purple, in April. For a ready-made pink and white bed set off by dark purple.
- 'Sorbet' Tulip Mix — single cup-shaped flowers in pastel shades of pink, white and yellow, about 40 cm, in April. For a lighter mix, set off by yellow rather than purple.
- 'Positive Vibe' Tulip Mix — single cup-shaped flowers in pale pink, soft pink, coral and cherry red, about 50 cm, April to May. For warmer pinks, set off by coral and red.
- 'Candy Purple Prince' tulip — purple and lilac-mauve cup-shaped flowers, 30 to 40 cm, from late March to late April. For an earlier range of purples, in a pot or a window box.
- 'Macaron' Tulip Mix — cup-shaped flowers in shades of pink and purple, 40 to 50 cm, April to May. For a two-tone colour scheme, from pink to purple.
- 'Mata Hari' Tulip — white flowers edged with raspberry pink, 40 to 45 cm, April to May. For a pink and white bed of a single variety.
- Pink Triumph tulip — warm pink, 40–50 cm, in April. For a single-colour pink 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 mixes, botanical tulips and fringed tulips: all of them are featured in our tulip bulb collection.
Plant a few white Triumph tulips among the bulbs of the mix: in April, their pure white brightens the pinks and makes the plum purple 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
Plant tulips from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers in April.
- Position: full sun; in the sun, the flowers open wide and their colours become more vivid.
- 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: fully hardy, they overwinter in the ground without protection.
Plant the bulbs at random rather than by colour: the mix looks more natural and the plum purple is spread among the pinks and the white.
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, white and purple shades go well with the spring flowers of a sunny balcony, such as plants for a sunny balcony.
- 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 them, and make the pink and white of the tulips stand out.
- To add fragrance, pair them with 'Pastel Mix' hyacinth — its scented soft pink, purple and white spikes flower in March-April, in the same shades as the mix.
- To brighten the bed, plant Narcissus 'Thalia' among them — its pure white 30 to 35 cm flowers open in April and echo the white of the mix.
- To extend the show into June, plant Allium 'Purple Sensation' behind them — its purple balls, 8 to 10 cm across on 70 to 80 cm stems, open in May-June and take over from the tulips.
- For a patio version, plant 10 to 12 bulbs in the white Elho Greenville Round pot, Ø30 cm, with a few muscari planted above them at 7 cm — the white of the pot sets off the pinks and plum purple of the flowers, and the drainage holes prevent standing water.
In a vase, mix the different colours of the blend: a few plum purple stems among the pinks and whites are enough for a nuanced bouquet.
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 spring bouquet among plants to give as gifts.
- 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, 'Pastel' mix
- Common name: 'Pastel' tulip mix, pink, white and plum purple tulips
- 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
- Flowering: April, cup-shaped flowers in pure white, pale pink, soft pink, deep pink and plum purple
- Planting: October to December, 15 cm deep
- Position: full sun
- Watering: low
- Hardiness: fully hardy, no protection needed in the ground
- 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 spread of colours, the nuance of the pinks and the flowering date vary naturally from bulb to bulb and with soil and climate.
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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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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.
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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?
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