Tulip Little Beauty
Tulip Little Beauty is a charming miniature variety that produces clusters of vibrant pink-red flowers with a striking purple-blue base. Flowering in April and May, this compact tulip brings bold colour to spring gardens despite its small size, making it a true standout among rock garden and container plantings. A winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it is recognised for both its beauty and dependable performance.
Perfect for planting in groups, Tulip Little Beauty thrives in sunny borders, rockeries, and pots, where its vivid colours can be admired up close. Its compact height makes it ideal for the front of beds or for combining with other spring bulbs such as Muscari for a contrasting display.
Key Features
✔ Miniature tulip variety with bright pink-red blooms and purple-blue base
✔ RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
✔ Flowers April–May
✔ Perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, and underplanting
Size
✔ Flowering height: Approx. 10cm / 4"
Useful for
Excellent for rockeries, patio pots, or the front of borders. Stunning when planted in groups or under roses and 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 conserve energy in the bulb. Avoid planting tulips in the same spot year after year to reduce the risk of disease.