Pack of 10 bulbs

shipping time : Late September to Late October

Tulip 'Rebellious Yellow'

Tulip ‘Rebellious Yellow’ is a tulip of radiant subtlety—its soft, buttery-yellow petals edged with a fine fringe, as if kissed by sunlight and trimmed with lace. This is no brash beacon; it glows gently, like dawn just breaking on a quiet spring morning. The fringed edges lend it a whisper of movement, turning each bloom into a delicate halo of warmth and texture.

As a Fringed Tulip, ‘Rebellious Yellow’ blooms in mid to late spring, typically rising on tall stems of around 18 inches (45 cm). Its blossoms are enduring and generously sized, held aloft with grace that invites admiration, whether in the garden or in the vase.

Position: Prefers full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It performs beautifully in borders, containers, or mixed stage plantings where its refined glow can shine—especially in groups that let its soft texture and tone ripple across the garden.

Style tip: Pair ‘Rebellious Yellow’ with cool neutrals like silvery foliage (think artemisia or dusty lavender), soft mauves such as ‘Blue Diamond’, or gentle whites for a palette both peaceful and refined. As a cut flower, its softly fringed glow lends itself to arrangements that feel lyrical and light.

Why it captivates: ‘Rebellious Yellow’ doesn’t shout; it illuminates. It brings warmth with restraint, offering a mood that’s elegant, contemplative, and quietly radiant—a bloom that feels like a secret held between petals.

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.