Tulipa Purple Prince - Early simple Tulip

The 'Purple Prince' Tulip produces, from March-April, single flowers richly colored in violet-purple, very long-lasting in a vase and carried by very strong stems against the wind and rain. Its range of purplish hues blends beautifully with tulips in pink, mauve or dark violet, in a subtle mix of complementary colours. 

The 'Purple Prince' Tulip, introduced to the Netherlands in 1987, belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in Division 1 of tulips, whose main characteristic is early flowering in the season. Of modest size, it will reach a height of about 30-35 cm (12-14in) in bloom. Perched on sturdy and stout stems well above the broadly lanceolate leaves, the long cup-shaped flowers, measuring 7 to 8 cm (3in) wide, display a mauve-purple colour on the outside, and a darker violet on the inside. The centre of the flower is marked by a small yellow area. The flowering takes place in March-April, at the beginning of the tulip season.  This tulip is the origin of 3 renowned varieties: 'Light Pink Prince', 'Pink Prince', and 'Salmon Prince'.

This tulip is cultivated very well grouped in flower beds, or in pots to bloom on your balconies and terraces. It is planted from October to December in fertile and well-drained soil, in association with tulips 'Evita', 'Bleu Aimable', 'Diana', 'Christmas Pearl' or 'Reine de la Nuit', for beautiful colour combinations.  Early single tulips are Unmatched to bring the colour of spring in pots where they last longer than other tulips, or in sunny gardens. Do not forget to consider the height and flowering period  when designing your flower beds, as these parameters vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is wise to plant a few more bulbs for cutting, as they make gorgeous cut flowers that last a long time in a vase.