Tulip Purissima is a graceful Fosteriana tulip producing elegant creamy white blooms with soft ivory tones that brighten the spring garden. Flowering early in the season, this beautiful variety reaches approximately 45cm in height and produces large, cup-shaped flowers on sturdy stems, making it an excellent choice for borders, beds, containers and cut flower arrangements. Its refined colouring complements almost any spring planting scheme.

Often known as the White Emperor Tulip, Tulip Purissima is prized for its vigorous growth and long-lasting flowers. It combines beautifully with blue Muscari, yellow daffodils and pastel tulips to create fresh and timeless spring displays.

Key Features
✓ Elegant Fosteriana tulip variety
✓ Large creamy white flowers with soft ivory tones
✓ Strong stems with long-lasting blooms
✓ Excellent for borders and containers
✓ Ideal for cut flower arrangements
✓ Flowers during early spring
✓ Easy to grow and reliable
✓ Perfect for planting in groups

Size
✓ Height: Approximately 45cm (18 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to December
✓ Flowers: March to April
✓ Position: Full sun or partial shade
✓ Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: Approximately 15cm (6 inches)
✓ Spacing: Approximately 10cm (4 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for borders, beds, containers and cut flower gardens

Aftercare
Water after planting if conditions are dry and allow the bulbs to establish over winter. Remove faded flowers once blooming has finished, but leave the foliage in place until it dies back naturally to replenish the bulbs for the following season. Avoid excessively wet soil during dormancy to help maintain healthy bulbs.