Tulipa Roussillon - Triumph Tulip

Tulipa 'Roussillon' is a sublime variety, still rarely encountered in commerce. It blooms in the middle of the tulip season, from April to May, with large and elegant corollas with petals of a bright and luminous purple-red rose, lightening as it matures. The flowers stand at the top of thick and sturdy 45cm (18in) stems above widely lanceolate green and deciduous leaves. Perfect for bouquets or dazzling borders.

Tulipa 'Roussillon' belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in the 'Triumph' group, whose main characteristic is to present flowers with a narrow cup. It will reach a height of 45cm (18in) when in bloom, while showing a beautiful resistance to rain and wind. Perched on stems barely protruding from the widely lanceolate green-blue leaves, the simple flowers are satin-textured, purple-red and narrow-cup shaped at first, opening as they bloom. The flowers change colour. Flowering takes place in April-May, in the heart of the tulip season.

Triumph tulips are renowned for their rich colours, their stunning and variegated flowers, and their suitability in both flower beds and bouquets. They are among the most planted varieties, and many varieties have become classics of cut flowers. They are unmatched for bringing the colours of spring to pots or sunny gardens. This tulip beautifully decorates balconies and patios. When designing your flower beds, you must consider the height and flowering period of the tulips, as these parameters can vary significantly from one cultivar to another. 

'Roussillon' works well in large, well-drained flower beds, accompanied by foliage plants (grasses, fennel, alchemilla). By combining tulips, you can create your own harmonies. Plant it with pastel-coloured tulips, pink tulips ('New Design'), white tulips ('Calgary'), or purple tulips ('Synaeda Amor'). You can also plant it with narcissus like 'Thalia' or 'Mount Hood'. It can be planted in borders, rockeries, flower beds, pots, and containers. It works well on balconies and patios. The flowers are ideal for creating elegant bouquets. Only use a little water in a vase. If your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase each day. Pair them with foliage plants like alchemilla or tiarella, which will cover the empty space left by their dry foliage in summer.