Tulipa Ballade (Lily-Flowered Tulip)

Incredibly beautiful, award-winner Tulip 'Ballade' is a spectacular tulip with fabulous royal purple goblet-shaped flowers with pointed, reflexed petals and fine ivory edges. Blooming in the late spring garden, this member of the Lily-Flowered Tulips group provides an elegant and graceful display when swaying in the spring breeze.

• 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.
• Twice awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society
• 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.