Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Tulipa 'Powderpuff'
Powderpuff Double Tulip
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 in
- Width
- 4 to 6 in
- Flower color
- Blush pink to soft shell pink
- Foliage color
- Gray-green to blue-green, lance-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid to late spring
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low, remove spent flowers to prevent seed formation, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removal
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Occasional visits from bees
About this plant
Tulipa 'Powderpuff' produces fully double blossoms in soft blush pink tones that fade gently toward pale cream at the petal edges. The flowers are peony-like in form, with densely layered petals that create a rounded, full appearance as they open. Blooming occurs in mid to late spring, when the large blooms expand gradually and hold their shape well through the flowering period.
This cultivar is classified within the Double tulip group, a class developed through Dutch breeding programs focused on full floral form and extended seasonal interest. 'Powderpuff' is grown for its refined coloration and classic double structure, fitting naturally into spring displays where late-season tulips are desired.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Containers · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Peonies · Daffodils · Creeping phlox · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox
Design tip
The early flowers arrive when the garden is still waking up, so give it a spot you pass often in spring. Drift them in uneven groups for a natural look, and interplant with perennials that fill the gap after the leaves die back.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at Roozengaarde.
