Gardening Plant Encyclopedia Bulb Tulip, truimph hybrids By Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln Instagram Viveka Neveln is the digital garden editor at Better Homes & Gardens. Before moving to Des Moines, Iowa, for this position in 2019, she spent 14 years serving as an editor for The American Gardener magazine, published by the American Horticultural Society in Virginia. She holds a B.S. in horticulture from Iowa State University and an M.P.S. in plant pathology from Cornell. Viveka loves getting people excited about the botanical world and feels happiest with dirt under her nails. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on May 29, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Tulip, truimph hybrids Overview Description A result of crossing early and late single tulips, Triumph tulip varieties come in almost every imaginable color and make up the largest grouping of tulip types. As a group, they flower in early midseason and grow between 10-20 inches tall. Triumph tulips make good cut flowers and work well for forcing into bloom indoors. They retain the classic cuplike shape of their single tulip parents. Pictured above: Passionale tulip Genus Name Tulipa Common Name Tulip, truimph hybrids Plant Type Bulb Light Part Sun, Sun Height 6 to 12 inches Width null to 6 inches Flower Color Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, White Foliage Color Blue/Green, Chartreuse/Gold Season Features Spring Bloom Special Features Cut Flowers, Fragrance, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Propagation Division Problem Solvers Drought Tolerant More varieties for Tulip, truimph hybrids Annie Schilder tulip (Tulipa 'Annie Schilder') bears orange flowers flushed with rose on the outside and a scarlet-orange interior. It's a midspring bloomer that's quite fragrant and grows 20 inches tall. Calgary tulip (Tulipa 'Calgary') is snowy-white. Its fragrant blooms practically nestle in the blue-green foliage on stems only to 10 inches tall. It is a midspring bloomer. Zones 3-8 Carnaval de Rio tulip (Tulipa 'Carnaval de Rio') bears flashy red-and-white-streaked blooms. This midseason bloomer grows to 18 inches tall. Zones 3-8 Couleur Cardinal tulip (Tulipa 'Couleur Cardinal') is an heirloom from 1845 with rich red flowers that have a dark purple base. It's quite fragrant and long lasting. The plant grows 14 inches tall and blooms in early to midspring. Cracker tulip (Tulipa 'Cracker') petals are purple, pink, and lilac blended with gentle brushstrokes, creating a dreamy effect. The blooms make an outstanding companion for purple-foliage heucheras. 'Cracker' blooms in midspring on stems to 18 inches tall. Zones 3-8 Gavota tulip (Tulipa 'Gavota') is a two-tone, midspring-blooming tulip with stems to 18 inches tall. A gold edge and interior dance around the burgundy petals. The color combo looks particularly good with terra-cotta containers. Zones 3-8 Ice Follies tulip (Tulipa 'Ice Follies') has white petals emblazoned with flames of red rising from the base of the petals. Its 20-inch-tall stems make it good for cutting. It blooms in midspring. Zones 3-8 Ile de France tulip (Tulipa 'Ile de France') offers intensely red blooms on stems to 20 inches tall. This variety makes an excellent cut flower. It is a midseason bloomer. Zones 3-8 Indian Summer tulip (Tulipa 'Indian Summer') is reminiscent of an autumn sunset with its blend of yellow, rose, mauve, coral, apricot, and bronze shades. The lighter colors appear at the edge of the petals, deepening to the darker hues at the base. Flowers are borne on purplish stems that reach 12-14 inches tall. Zones 3-8 Inzell tulip (Tulipa 'Inzell') blooms in midseason on stems up to 16 inches tall. Its creamy-white blooms might be faintly streaked with purple, making 'Inzell' a perfect companion for grape hyacinths. Zones 3-8 Jan Reus tulip (Tulipa 'Jan Reus') is a deep burgundy-red tulip with a satiny-red blush. The insides of the petals have black centers with a gold stripe separating the black from the red. It is a midseason bloomer on stems to 16 inches tall. The purplish-red color of the blooms carries through on the stems, too. Zones 3-8 Negrita tulip (Tulipa 'Negrita') is a deep purple bloomer with shades of blue, fading to a light bluish-gray base. It blends well with other purple tulips such as 'Purple Flag', 'Ronaldo', and 'Passionale'. Flowers are borne on stems to 18 inches tall. Zones 3-8 Passionale tulip (Tulipa 'Passionale') is relatively tall at 20 inches. The long stems make it an excellent cut flower. It's also good for forcing. 'Passionale' has orchid-purple blooms with lavender-lilac petal edges. Slight inward curling of the petals gives the blooms excellent substance. Zones 3-8 Prinses Irene tulip (Tulipa 'Prinses Irene') bears satiny, bright orange flowers that flicker with purple flames. This colorful tulip grows 2 feet tall. Zones 3-8 Purple Flag tulip (Tulipa 'Purple Flag') bears violet-fuchsia flowers with lighter purple edging. Blue-green foliage and bluish-purple stems complement the blossoms. It blooms in mid-spring on stems to 20 inches tall. Zones 3-8 Ronaldo tulip (Tulipa 'Ronaldo') can be described as plum with black shading or smoky maroon-purple with bluish-gray veining. The effect is a dusky, moody bloom that contrasts beautifully with yellow, gold, or white tulips. 'Ronaldo' blooms a bit later than most Triumph tulips. Stems are 18 inches long. Zones 3-8 Shirley tulip (Tulipa 'Shirley') is a variable variety of Triumph tulip. Blooms begin creamy yellow with a tinge of purple edging. As the flower ages, it fades to creamy white and develops more intense purple spots and edging. This midspring bloomer grows 18 inches tall. Zones 3-8 Strong Gold tulip (Tulipa 'Strong Gold') describes the vivid color and strong growth habit of this variety. Buttery-yellow petals are blushed with a hint of purple at their bases. The darker color carries through to the stems. 'Strong Gold' grows 17 inches tall and has excellent disease resistance. Zones 3-8 Zurel tulip (Tulipa 'Zurel') bears large, alabaster-white flowers that are flamed in dark purple. It grows 20 inches tall. Zones 3-7 How to Plant Spring Bulbs Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit