Tulipa Ballade Dream (Lily-Flowered Tulip)

Incredibly beautiful, Tulip ‘Ballade Dream’ features elegantly fluted, blood-red flowers with contrasting golden-yellow edges. Standing out in the late spring garden with its bright coloring and delicately pointed, reflexed petals, this Lily-Flowered Tulip provides an exquisite and flamboyant display in the landscape.

Incredibly beautiful, Tulip 'Ballade Dream' features elegantly fluted, blood-red flowers with contrasting golden-yellow edges. Standing out in the late spring garden with its bright coloring and delicately pointed, reflexed petals, this Lily-Flowered Tulip provides an exquisite and flamboyant display in the landscape. Use it in large bold groups to create a strong contrast with paler-colored tulips.

  • Growing up to 20 inches tall (50 cm), this tulip naturalizes easily and will come back year after year to create dazzling harmonies with other late-season flowering bulbs.
  • Performs best in full sun in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers areas with cool winters and warm dry summers.
  • Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, and containers. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. Excellent as cut flowers!
  • To be planted in fall.
  • All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 8

Heat Zones 1
– 8

Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Bulbs
Plant Family Tulipa – Tulips
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 4"
(10cm)
Spacing 4″ (10cm)
Depth 7"
(17cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage