Tulipa Purple Dance - Lily flowering Tulip

The 'Purple Dance' Tulip is a new variety of lily-flowered tulip with curved magenta pink petals, streaked with green. It will be sensational in a vase or in flower beds, whether used alone or paired with other violet, light pink or white varieties. Its unique flowers are perched on a stem that is approximately 50cm (20in) tall, slender but very sturdy against the elements. It blooms quite late, in April-May depending on the climate.

The lily-flowered tulip 'Purple Dance' belongs to the lily family. It is a recent cultivar obtained in the Netherlands, alongside the varieties 'Love Dance' and 'Green Dance'. It is classified in division 6 of horticultural tulips, the main characteristics of this category are as follows: they bear single flowers and bloom in the second half of spring, the cups are narrow and the pointed tepals open in a star shape. Each flower of 'Purple Dance' opens into a rich magenta pink, streaked with green, similar to viridiflora tulips. This variety will reach a height of 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) when in bloom. The flowering takes place in late April or early May. The foliage is thinner than that of other tulips. Each solitary flower is supported by a slender stem that is resistant to the elements.

Lily-flowered tulips, created at the beginning of the 20th century, were highly successful among our grandmothers and then fell somewhat into oblivion. They are now being rediscovered, redesigned, daring and well suited to our contemporary decor. The 'Purple Dance' lily-flowered tulip finds its place in well-ordered large flower beds. Since its flowering is late, it maximizes the duration of flowering in the flower beds. It pairs particularly well with pink, blue, purple and white tones. It can be traditionally planted in borders and flower beds, but also in pots and planters. It complements large perennials perfectly and is ideal for creating elegant bouquets. When using it in a vase, use very little water, just a bottom is enough. Additionally, if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase each day. Many varieties of lily-flowered tulips are grown for forcing and produce cut flowers for a large part of the year.