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Tulipa 'White Triumphator'

Tulipa 'White Triumphator'

The finest white lily-flowered tulip, producing elegant pointed petals on tall stems in May. Pure white with a silky sheen. The last tulips to flower, extending the season into late spring. Superb for white garden schemes and formal borders. One of the most refined and sought-after tulip cultivars for UK gardens.

Tulipa 'White Triumphator' (Tulipa 'White Triumphator') in bloom

Where to plant

Best aspect

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Border position

Front of borderMiddle of border

When to plant and expect flowers

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Flowers

How to grow tulipa 'white triumphator'

Plant 15-20cm deep in November. Late flowering, extending the tulip season into May. The tall elegant white flowers are stunning in formal borders and white gardens. Excellent cut flower. Plant in groups of at least 10.

Soil requirements

Soil type

loam, sand, chalk

Moisture

well drained

pH

neutral, alkaline

Aftercare

Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering. Remove spent flower heads to prevent self-seeding.

Propagation

  • Offsets in autumn
  • Seed

Wildlife value

🐝 Attracts bees

Toxicity

All parts toxic, especially bulbs. Contains tulipalin A and B causing skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset.

🐱 Toxic to cats
🐶 Toxic to dogs
🐴 Toxic to horses
👤 Toxic to humans

Common problems

  • Tulip fire (Botrytis tulipae)
  • Squirrels digging up bulbs
  • Slugs on young shoots
  • Bulb rot in waterlogged soil

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