Pack of 10 bulbs
shipping time : Late September to Late October
Tulip 'Silver Cloud'
There’s a soft-spoken beauty to Tulip ‘Silver Cloud’—a tulip that doesn't clamor for the spotlight, yet quietly transforms any planting into something dreamlike. Its petals are a pale silvery lilac, sometimes with the faintest blush of pink, as if touched by early morning mist. There is nothing flashy here—just elegance, poise, and a certain gentle melancholy that makes it deeply affecting.
A Single Late Tulip, ‘Silver Cloud’ blooms in May, when the days have begun to lengthen and the garden is easing into early summer. Its blooms are tall and perfectly formed, carried on strong, upright stems that make it ideal for both borders and cutting gardens. The color shifts slightly as the flower matures—never jarring, always harmonious.
It pairs exquisitely with deeper-toned companions: the near-black drama of ‘Queen of Night’, the muted bronze of ‘La Belle Époque’, or the dusky rose of ‘Menton’. Together, they create plantings that are subtle but unforgettable—like a faded fresco or a half-remembered piece of music.
‘Silver Cloud’ is a tulip for gardeners who appreciate restraint and atmosphere. Understated yet undeniably beautiful, it offers a moment of calm amidst the crescendo of late spring.
How to Plant & Grow Tulips
Quick Planting Guide
Planting time: Fall, after soil has cooled (September–November, depending on climate)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, sandy or loamy
Depth & spacing: 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart
Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Bloom: Mid–spring (varies by variety: early, mid, or late spring)
Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
1. Prepare the bulbs
Tulip bulbs are plump, teardrop-shaped, with a pointed tip.
Plant in fall once soil has cooled but before the ground freezes.
2. Choose the planting site
Select a sunny spot with well-draining soil — tulips dislike soggy ground.
They grow beautifully in borders, beds, containers, or naturalized in grassy areas.
Improve heavy soil with compost and sharp sand or grit.
3. Plant the bulbs
Plant bulbs 6–8" deep and 4–6" apart.
Pointed tip faces upward.
Water well after planting to settle soil.
4. Growing on & care
Watering: Little water is needed over winter. In spring, keep soil lightly moist during active growth and bloom.
Feeding: Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and again when shoots emerge in spring.
Mulching: A light mulch layer protects bulbs from winter temperature swings.
5. Bloom time
Tulips bloom from early to late spring depending on the variety.
Flowers range from classic single cups to fringed, peony-flowered, or parrot styles, in nearly every color.
6. After flowering
Deadhead spent blooms to prevent seed formation.
Leave foliage intact until it yellows and withers — this allows the bulb to recharge.
In many climates, tulips perform best as annuals — replant fresh bulbs each fall for the strongest displays.
In well-drained soil, some perennialize and return for several years.
Tips for Success
Plant in groups of 10+ for the best impact.
Combine early, mid, and late-season varieties for weeks of continuous bloom.
Tulips are excellent in containers — layer with other spring bulbs for a “bulb lasagna” effect.
Protect from rodents by lining planting holes with chicken wire or using bulb cages.
Pack of 10 bulbs
shipping time : Late September to Late October
Tulip 'Silver Cloud'
There’s a soft-spoken beauty to Tulip ‘Silver Cloud’—a tulip that doesn't clamor for the spotlight, yet quietly transforms any planting into something dreamlike. Its petals are a pale silvery lilac, sometimes with the faintest blush of pink, as if touched by early morning mist. There is nothing flashy here—just elegance, poise, and a certain gentle melancholy that makes it deeply affecting.
A Single Late Tulip, ‘Silver Cloud’ blooms in May, when the days have begun to lengthen and the garden is easing into early summer. Its blooms are tall and perfectly formed, carried on strong, upright stems that make it ideal for both borders and cutting gardens. The color shifts slightly as the flower matures—never jarring, always harmonious.
It pairs exquisitely with deeper-toned companions: the near-black drama of ‘Queen of Night’, the muted bronze of ‘La Belle Époque’, or the dusky rose of ‘Menton’. Together, they create plantings that are subtle but unforgettable—like a faded fresco or a half-remembered piece of music.
‘Silver Cloud’ is a tulip for gardeners who appreciate restraint and atmosphere. Understated yet undeniably beautiful, it offers a moment of calm amidst the crescendo of late spring.
How to Plant & Grow Tulips
Quick Planting Guide
Planting time: Fall, after soil has cooled (September–November, depending on climate)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, sandy or loamy
Depth & spacing: 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart
Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Bloom: Mid–spring (varies by variety: early, mid, or late spring)
Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
1. Prepare the bulbs
Tulip bulbs are plump, teardrop-shaped, with a pointed tip.
Plant in fall once soil has cooled but before the ground freezes.
2. Choose the planting site
Select a sunny spot with well-draining soil — tulips dislike soggy ground.
They grow beautifully in borders, beds, containers, or naturalized in grassy areas.
Improve heavy soil with compost and sharp sand or grit.
3. Plant the bulbs
Plant bulbs 6–8" deep and 4–6" apart.
Pointed tip faces upward.
Water well after planting to settle soil.
4. Growing on & care
Watering: Little water is needed over winter. In spring, keep soil lightly moist during active growth and bloom.
Feeding: Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and again when shoots emerge in spring.
Mulching: A light mulch layer protects bulbs from winter temperature swings.
5. Bloom time
Tulips bloom from early to late spring depending on the variety.
Flowers range from classic single cups to fringed, peony-flowered, or parrot styles, in nearly every color.
6. After flowering
Deadhead spent blooms to prevent seed formation.
Leave foliage intact until it yellows and withers — this allows the bulb to recharge.
In many climates, tulips perform best as annuals — replant fresh bulbs each fall for the strongest displays.
In well-drained soil, some perennialize and return for several years.
Tips for Success
Plant in groups of 10+ for the best impact.
Combine early, mid, and late-season varieties for weeks of continuous bloom.
Tulips are excellent in containers — layer with other spring bulbs for a “bulb lasagna” effect.
Protect from rodents by lining planting holes with chicken wire or using bulb cages.
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