Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Tulipa 'Whispering Dream'
Whispering Dream Lily-flowered Tulip
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 18 to 22 in
- Width
- 4 to 6 in
- Flower color
- Two-toned with a pale yellow or ivory-white base that transitions to warm pink edges
- Foliage color
- Blue-green to gray-green, narrow strap-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- 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 'Whispering Dream' bears lily-flowering blossoms with long, tapered petals that open from a narrow goblet into a graceful star shape. Blooming in mid to late spring, the flowers shift from soft yellow at the base to rose-pink at the tips, creating a layered blend of warm tones.
This cultivar was selected through Dutch breeding programs and later introduced to specialty bulb growers for its poised form and dependable performance. Classified within the lily-flowering group, it is valued for a steady flowering window and blooms that hold their shape well in beds and arrangements, bringing soft color transitions and elegant lines to spring displays.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Containers · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox · Coneflowers · Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters
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.
