Tulip Water Lily is a delightful miniature Kaufmanniana tulip, producing elegant cream-white flowers flushed with bold red flames. Compact and colourful, it flowers in March and April, bringing early brightness to the garden. Its unusual colour combination and water-lily-like shape make it a striking addition to spring displays, particularly when planted in groups.

Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, Tulip Water Lily thrives in well-drained soils and sunny spots, though flowers will last longer in partial shade. Its compact size makes it ideal for the front of beds or for naturalising in grass and woodland settings.

Key Features
✔ Miniature Kaufmanniana tulip with cream petals and red flames
✔ Flowers in March–April, earlier than many other tulips
✔ Compact and colourful, perfect for small spaces
✔ Excellent for borders, containers, and rock gardens

Size
✔ Flowering height: Approx. 20cm / 8"

Useful for
Ideal for early spring colour in rockeries, pots, and at the front of borders. Works beautifully in naturalistic plantings and under deciduous shrubs.

Aftercare
Plant bulbs from August onwards, 8–10cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade. Remove flower heads as they fade to help bulbs store energy. Avoid planting tulips repeatedly in the same place to reduce the risk of disease.