Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Tulipa 'Pretty Princess'
Pretty Princess Triumph Tulip
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 12 to 16 in
- Width
- 4 to 6 in
- Flower color
- Rose-pink with red-purple to purple flames, often with a warm yellow base inside the cup
- Foliage color
- Medium green leaves with creamy-white margins
- Bloom time
- Mid 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 'Pretty Princess' opens rose-pink blossoms with darker pink, purple and orange flame-like markings that create a richly colored display in spring. Flowering occurs in mid-spring, when the blooms rise evenly above the foliage and maintain clean outlines through changing weather. The coloration deepens subtly as the flowers mature, giving the display a layered, refined appearance rather than a flat tone.
This cultivar belongs to the Triumph group, developed through breeding programs that emphasize strong stems, uniform bloom timing, and clear flower shape. 'Pretty Princess' is widely noted for its consistent performance in garden and landscape plantings, with its balanced proportions and reliable flowering.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Containers · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Crocuses · Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm · Forget-me-nots
Design tip
Spring bloom is its headline moment, and it reads best in a group rather than as a single plant. 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.
