Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Tulipa 'Rem's Favorite'
Rem's Favorite Triumph Tulip
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 in
- Width
- 4 to 6 in
- Flower color
- Ivory to creamy white petals with deep purple to burgundy flame-like markings
- Foliage color
- Medium green, broad strap-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid to late spring
- Light
- Full sun to part 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 'Rem's Favorite' bears creamy white blossoms patterned with bold, feathered purple-violet flames that rise from the base of each petal. The flowers open in mid-spring with a classic cup shape typical of the Triumph group, maintaining clean outlines as they expand. The high contrast between the pale background and dark markings remains consistent through the bloom period, giving each flower a clear, graphic appearance.
'Rem's Favorite' is commonly used in mixed borders, mass plantings, and formal beds where patterned color adds movement without overwhelming nearby plants. It is also popular for cut-flower arrangements, as the blooms hold their shape and coloration well after harvest.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Woodland Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Catmint · Grape hyacinths · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Daffodils
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.
