Pack of 10 bulbs

shipping time : Late September to Late October

Tulip ‘Pink Star’

Tulip ‘Pink Star’ is a burst of joy in tulip form—radiant, ruffled, and full of springtime exuberance. A true double, its blooms are lavishly layered with broad, rounded petals that ripple and fold like silk caught in a breeze. The coloring is a lively yet graceful pink—neither brash nor pale—brushed with coral undertones and kissed with just the lightest hint of creamy white toward the edges. At its heart, a subtle yellow glow adds warmth and depth, like sunshine through rose-tinted glass.

There’s a buoyancy to ‘Pink Star’—it feels cheerful without ever tipping into the frivolous. Its blooms open generously, creating a full, rounded shape that feels plush but never clumsy. This is a tulip that seems to celebrate being in bloom.

Flowering in mid to late spring, ‘Pink Star’ reaches around 14–16 inches (35–40 cm), held on strong stems that carry its voluptuous flowers with ease. In the garden, it brings both volume and light—a highlight in pots, borders, or cutting beds where its lush shape can be fully admired.

Position: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. For the best display, plant in generous groups where the color and form can create a soft sea of movement. Its rounded, ruffled blooms bring texture as well as color, making it a fine companion to more architectural or linear shapes.

Style tip: Combine with pale tulips like Shirley or Mount Tacoma for a refined palette, or set against deep purples—such as Queen of Night—for dramatic contrast. It also pairs beautifully with soft muscari or trailing forget-me-nots for a classic spring tapestry.

Why it captivates: ‘Pink Star’ is a tulip that brings brightness with grace—its rounded blooms and warm coloring feel both festive and refined. It lights up the garden like morning sun on petals, offering a sense of joy that’s grounded in real beauty. A tulip that makes spring feel full.

How to Plant & Grow Tulips

Quick Planting Guide (for product card / at a glance)

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.