Pack of 10 bulbs
shipping time : Late September to Late October
Tulip 'Négligée'
There is a whispered luxury to Tulip ‘Négligée’—a kind of faded glamour, soft around the edges and utterly romantic. Its petals are a wash of silvery lilac and warm mauve, tinged with smoky undertones that shift with the light. As the name suggests, there’s something intimate, almost indulgent about it—like silk left on the back of a chair, or perfume lingering in an empty room.
A Lily-Flowered Tulip, ‘Négligée’ opens with elegant, reflexed petals that taper to fine points, giving it a distinctly graceful silhouette. It blooms in mid to late spring, rising on slender but surprisingly sturdy stems that move gently in the breeze, never collapsing under their own weight.
It is an atmospheric tulip—never brash, always quietly suggestive. Planted alongside dusky tones like ‘Ronaldo’ or the bruised peach of ‘La Belle Époque’, it creates a planting that feels more like a mood than a composition. It also sits beautifully among pale narcissi or silvery foliage, where its soft, powdery coloring brings an air of refinement.
‘Négligée’ is not a tulip for formal rows or showy displays—it’s best in looser, more thoughtful plantings, where its subtlety can be appreciated. A flower of nuance, poetry, and a touch of mystery—the sort of beauty that doesn’t need to raise its voice.
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 'Négligée'
There is a whispered luxury to Tulip ‘Négligée’—a kind of faded glamour, soft around the edges and utterly romantic. Its petals are a wash of silvery lilac and warm mauve, tinged with smoky undertones that shift with the light. As the name suggests, there’s something intimate, almost indulgent about it—like silk left on the back of a chair, or perfume lingering in an empty room.
A Lily-Flowered Tulip, ‘Négligée’ opens with elegant, reflexed petals that taper to fine points, giving it a distinctly graceful silhouette. It blooms in mid to late spring, rising on slender but surprisingly sturdy stems that move gently in the breeze, never collapsing under their own weight.
It is an atmospheric tulip—never brash, always quietly suggestive. Planted alongside dusky tones like ‘Ronaldo’ or the bruised peach of ‘La Belle Époque’, it creates a planting that feels more like a mood than a composition. It also sits beautifully among pale narcissi or silvery foliage, where its soft, powdery coloring brings an air of refinement.
‘Négligée’ is not a tulip for formal rows or showy displays—it’s best in looser, more thoughtful plantings, where its subtlety can be appreciated. A flower of nuance, poetry, and a touch of mystery—the sort of beauty that doesn’t need to raise its voice.
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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