Tulipa Pink Star - Double Late Tulip

The 'Pink Star' Late Double Tulip is a highly appreciated variety in the garden as well as in a vase for its changing colour and excellent longevity. Its beautiful double flower, referred to as a peony flower, starts off with a magenta pink tone that fades as it matures, with each petal taking on a soft yellow to salmon hue along the edges and at the heart of the corolla. This tulip develops a firm and sturdy stem, very short, highly resistant to wind and rain. It blooms in May, at the end of the tulip season.

Modern tulips are distant descendants of wild tulips, originating from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, and all possess good hardiness. In general, tulips prefer climates with contrasting seasons, experiencing cold winters and dry, hot summers.

The 'Pink Star' Tulip belongs to the lily family. Of horticultural origin, obtained in the Netherlands in 1992, it is currently classified in the group of 'Late Double Tulips', characterized by their very double and crumpled peony-like flowers. 'Pink Star' is also the result of a mutation (the sudden appearance of new characteristics that persist in subsequent generations). It is not very tall (35cm (14in)) and its flower is of a good size, with a diameter of 10cm (4in), double and well arranged. Its soft and refined colour palette includes magenta pink, followed by pale pink, very light yellow, and salmon, ending with white along the edges of the petals towards the end of flowering. The shell-like shape of its petals and their satin texture add an additional charm, making it a true favourite, especially when its buds slowly open in a vase, almost ceremoniously. The flowering takes place in mid-May, at the end of the tulip season.

The 'Pink Star' Late Double Tulip finds its place in large flower beds. It can also be planted in borders, rock gardens, flower beds, as well as in pots and containers. This tulip enhances balconies and terraces very well. It pairs perfectly with tall perennials and is ideal for creating elegant bouquets. In a vase, only a small amount of water is needed, just enough to cover the bottom! Additionally, if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase each day. Unmatched for bringing the colours of spring to pots or sunny gardens, don't forget to consider the height and flowering period when designing your flower beds, as these parameters can vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is wise to plant a few more bulbs for cutting, as they make gorgeous long-lasting cut flowers.