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Tulipa 'Purissima'
(Tulip 'Purissima')

Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in The Netherlands
Year of Introduction - 1943
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 45cm
Width - 15cm

Description: Fosteriana Tulip

A bulbous Perennial with an upright habit. Grey-green to mid-green leaves are broadly ovate to lanceolate in shape. Single bowl-shaped flowers open ivory white and turn pure white as they develop and mature. Each Bloom has a yellow interior base and stamens. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from mid to late spring. Excellent for use as cut flowers.

Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Synonym- Tulipa 'White Emperor'

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Flower:

Single bowl-shaped flowers open ivory white and turn pure white as they develop and age. Each bloom has a yellow interior base and stamens. The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in April and May.

Flower colour: White

Flower shape: Bowl-shaped flowers held singly

Flowering time: April, May

Foliage:

Grey-green to mid-green (occasionally marked with purple) leaves are broadly ovate to lanceolate in shape and have a waxy texture. The leaves are mostly held at the base of the stems with some leaves Alternately arranged on the stems.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Broadly ovate to lanceolate

Propagation:

Division (separation) of offsets.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. Plant in a position that is sheltered from strong wind.