Pack of 10 bulbs

shipping time : Late September to Late October

Tulip 'Maureen'

There is a certain reverence about Tulip ‘Maureen’. Standing tall and pure in the late spring garden, it carries itself with a serene, almost cathedral-like grace. Its large, ivory-white blooms open slowly and with purpose, often with a soft hint of green or cream at the base—like light filtering through old linen. In full flower, ‘Maureen’ feels less like a tulip and more like a moment of stillness.

As a Single Late Tulip, it’s one of the last to bloom, bringing structure and light just as other tulips are fading. The stems are strong and straight, and the flowers themselves are perfectly poised—never garish, never showy. In the border, ‘Maureen’ lifts everything around it, giving darker or more richly colored tulips something to lean into. Paired with the smokey tones of ‘La Belle Époque’ or the dusky blush of ‘Menton’, it acts as a kind of visual exhale—cooling, clarifying, and deeply calming.

It is just as magnificent on its own, planted en masse, where its moonlit glow can be fully appreciated in the early evening light. Few tulips are as quietly powerful.

‘Maureen’ is for gardeners who understand the strength of simplicity. A tulip of real stature, both literal and emotional—elegant, enduring, and effortlessly timeless.

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.