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Key characteristics

Family: Liliaceae
Height: 12 to 24 in
Width: 4 to 6 in
Flower color: Bold magenta pink to fuchsia pink with purple undertones
Foliage color: Medium green, broad strap-shaped leaves
Bloom time: Mid 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

Bulbs

Tulipa 'Puma'

Puma Triumph Tulip

Tulipa 'Puma' blooms in mid-spring with saturated magenta-pink flowers that can appear slightly purplish depending on light and temperature. The blooms have a smooth, cupped outline and open evenly, creating a clean, polished look that holds well through variable spring weather.

This cultivar belongs to the Triumph group, a class developed through breeding programs focused on dependable flowering and strong garden performance. 'Puma' is valued for its consistent timing and uniform presentation, making it effective in grouped plantings where color continuity matters.

Light

Full sun to part sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Under Trees
Woodland Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Grape hyacinths · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Daffodils · Creeping phlox

Design tip

The early flowers arrive when the garden is still waking up, so give it a spot you pass often in spring. Plant in generous groups rather than single spots, and set them among perennials whose new growth covers the fading foliage.