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Key characteristics

Family: Liliaceae
Height: 18 to 24 in
Width: 4 to 6 in
Flower color: Deep rosy pink to rich rose-red with a satiny sheen
Foliage color: Blue-green to gray-green, strap-shaped leaves
Bloom time: Early 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

Bulbs

Tulipa 'Allison Bradley'

Allison Bradley Double Early Tulip

Tulipa 'Allison Bradley' is a double early tulip with peony-style, fully packed blooms in deep plum to reddish purple tones that read almost velvety in cool spring light. Flowers open wide with many layered petals, sometimes showing darker shading toward the petal bases, and hold their form well through changing weather. The color pairs naturally with white and soft pastel spring bulbs and is valued for cut arrangements.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Containers
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Russian sage · Sedums · Peonies · Daffodils · Creeping phlox · Yarrow

Design tip

Spring bloom is its headline moment, and it reads best in a group rather than as a single plant. Plant in generous groups rather than single spots, and set them among perennials whose new growth covers the fading foliage.