Red Triumph tulip (Red tulip) — Bulbs, size 11/12
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Frequently asked questions
How do you make red tulips last in a vase? Cut them in the morning, with the bud colored but still closed, and keep them in fresh water changed every two days: they last about a week.
What goes well with red tulips in the garden? White flowers blooming at the same time, such as Narcissus 'Thalia' or Muscari 'White Magic', make their red stand out.
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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❤️ Bright red cup-shaped flowers • 🌿 Sturdy 40–50 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers in April • 💐 Beautiful in bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Fully hardy • 📏 Bulb size 11/12
The red Triumph tulip is the classic red tulip, the one you recognize from afar: in April, its cup-shaped flowers in a deep, true red open on straight 40–50 cm stems that stand up well to the wind. It is a horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands), from the Triumph group of tulips, known for their strong stems and long vase life.
In beds, edgings or large pots, this saturated red warms up the whole garden from the first fine days. Among our flower bulbs, it is the tulip for vibrant borders and spring bouquets that never go unnoticed.
Which tulip should you choose?
- Red Triumph tulip (this plant) — bright red, 40–50 cm, in April. For a vibrant single-color border.
- White Triumph tulip — pure white, 40–50 cm, in April. For a bright garden, or a red-and-white duo at the same height.
- Red Greigii tulip — scarlet red over purple-striped foliage, shorter. For pots, edgings and rock gardens.
- 'Dutch Design' tulip — mix of red, white and flamed flowers, 40–50 cm, April to May. For a ready-made red-and-white border.
Red can be seen from far away: plant it at the back of the garden or at the end of a path, and it will draw the eye all the way.
How many bulbs do you need?
Tulips 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.
- 15 bulbs: one large pot on a patio, or a small red group in a border.
- 30 bulbs: about 0.75 m², or two to three large pots.
- 60 bulbs: about 1.5 m², for a red edging along a path.
- 120 bulbs: about 3 m², for a large red border or tulips to cut all through April.
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 & position
Plant tulips from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers in April.
- Position: full sun; in partial shade the stems stretch and lean towards the light.
- 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 broad groups of a single color rather than in a line: a block of red makes far more impact than a sparse row.
Watering & care
In the ground, rain is enough. In pots, a free-draining mix, like those in our guide to composts and growing media, keeps the bulbs from rotting.
- Watering: low — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.
- Feeding: not needed in the ground; in pots, a bulb fertilizer as the leaves appear.
- 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.
Bulbs tire faster in pots: plant them out in the garden after flowering and put fresh bulbs in the pot in autumn.
Styling ideas & plant pairings
True red lights up a border or a sunny balcony, as in our guide to choosing balcony plants by exposure.
- For a white carpet beneath the red, underplant with Muscari 'White Magic' — its small white spikes flower just before the tulips and make the red stand out in April.
- For a fragrant red-and-white border, pair it with Narcissus 'Thalia' — its softly scented white flowers open at the same time and soften the brightness of the red.
- For a vibrant patio pot, plant 10 to 12 bulbs in a Capi Nature Groove taupe pot Ø25 cm — the mineral tone of the pot shows off the bright red flowers, and it withstands frost all winter.
In a vase, a tight bunch of red tulips on their own makes one of the most beautiful spring bouquets.
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 tulips in the morning, when the bud is red but still closed. They last a week in a vase and make a spring bouquet that ranks among the most meaningful 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 details
- Botanical name: Tulipa Triumph, red
- Common name: Red tulip, Triumph tulip
- Family: Liliaceae
- Origin: horticultural selection from Europe (the 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: 40–50 cm
- Flowering: April, bright red 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 to pets and children if ingested
- Decor style: Classic / Colorful / Bouquet
Every bulb is unique: the shade of red and the flowering date vary naturally with the 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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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.
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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.