{"product_id":"tulipe-triomphe-pourpre-bulbes","title":"Purple Triumph tulip (Purple tulip) — Bulbs, size 11\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-triomphe-pourpre\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Deep purple cup-shaped flowers • 🌿 Sturdy 40–50 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers in April • 💐 Beautiful in bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Fully hardy • 📏 Bulb size 11\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epurple Triumph tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e opens large cup-shaped flowers in a deep purple with an almost velvety sheen in April, on straight 40–50 cm stems that stand up well to the wind. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the Triumph group of tulips, known for their strong stems and long vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis dark shade adds depth to a border and sets off the lighter colors around it. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the tulip for elegant borders, contrasts with yellow or white, and bouquets with character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Triumph tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — deep purple, 40–50 cm, in April. For a dark, elegant single-color border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-rose-bulbes\"\u003ePink Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm pink, 40–50 cm, in April. For a pink-to-purple gradient at the same height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure white, 40–50 cm, in April. For a striking purple-and-white duo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-candy-purple-prince-tulipes-violettes-lilas-bulbes\"\u003e'Candy Purple Prince' tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a ready-made mix of purple and lilac tulips. For a border in shades of purple without having to match the bulbs yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePurple reads better up close than from a distance: plant it along a path or near a patio, where people walk right past it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips look best planted in tight groups: allow about 40 bulbs per square meter, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e one large pot on a patio, or a touch of purple in a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.75 m², or two to three large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a purple edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a large purple border or tulips to cut all through April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant tulips from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; in partial shade the stems stretch and lean towards the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant them in tight groups in front of a light background, a white wall or yellow flowers: that is where purple shows its full brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, water only when the potting mix is dry a few centimeters down, which the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e lets you check in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in the ground; in pots, a bulb fertilizer as the leaves appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower off just below the head as soon as it drops its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it rebuilds the bulb’s reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBulbs tire faster in pots: plant them out in the garden after flowering and put fresh bulbs in the pot in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyling ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep purple adds depth to a sunny balcony or patio, as in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003echoosing balcony plants by sun exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a purple-and-yellow contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes\"\u003e'Carlton' daffodil\u003c\/a\u003e — its bright yellow, in flower at the same time, is the complementary color of purple and makes it stand out from afar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white carpet at the foot of the tulips,\u003c\/strong\u003e underplant with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-white-magic-muscari-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eMuscari 'White Magic'\u003c\/a\u003e — its small white spikes brighten the base of the border and accentuate the dark shade of the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bright patio pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in white\u003c\/a\u003e Ø30 cm — the white of the pot makes the purple flowers stand out, and it can stay outdoors all winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a vase, a few purple tulips mixed with white ones make a chic, striking bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the soil to cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally plant from late October. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more prone to disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick tulips in the morning, when the bud is colored but still closed. They last a week in a vase, and purple, the symbol of admiration, makes them one of the most elegant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eflowers to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a few bulbs every autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e tulips flower again, but the blooms get smaller over the years. A few fresh bulbs each year keep a border well filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e Triumph, purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple tulip, Triumph tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 11\/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April, deep purple cup-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again for a few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant \/ Contrasting \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the shade of purple and the flowering date vary naturally with the soil, position and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278104994057,"sku":"50766","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57512741929225,"sku":"61461","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57512741961993,"sku":"61581","price":68.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57512741994761,"sku":"61578","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_d2ae07f6-6bdd-4cd0-84bf-5da8521ff389.png?v=1793641835","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/purple-triumph-tulip-bulbs","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}