Pack of 10 bulbs

shipping time : Late September to Late October

Tulip 'Ranomi'

Tulip ‘Ranomi’ is a tulip of poise and delicacy, its soft pink petals gently fading to creamy white and edged with a fine, crystalline fringe—like frost catching the early morning sun. There is a quiet confidence to this bloom: fresh, refined, and with just the right touch of flourish. Named after the Olympic swimmer Ranomi Kromowidjojo, it’s a flower that blends grace and quiet strength in perfect harmony.

As a Fringed Tulip, ‘Ranomi’ blooms in late spring, typically May, with blossoms held proudly on stems reaching 20–22 inches (50–55 cm) tall. The fringed edges add movement and texture, transforming each flower into a little sculpture—light, airy, and endlessly elegant.

Position: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Plant in groups for maximum effect, whether in borders, containers, or as part of a cut-flower garden.

Style tip: Pair ‘Ranomi’ with silvery tones like ‘Silver Cloud’, soft lilacs such as ‘Sugar Crystal’, or richer pinks like ‘Mascotte’ to create a layered, feminine palette full of light and texture. Its fringed edges make it especially captivating up close, and it holds beautifully in a vase for soft, romantic arrangements.

‘Ranomi’ is a tulip that whispers rather than shouts, but lingers in the memory—graceful, cool, and quietly radiant, like the final note of a beautiful piece of music played just as spring begins to turn.

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.