Alison Bradley Tulip Bulbs

A Reddish-Purple Masterpiece for Your Spring Garden

Tulip 'Alison Bradley' is a striking double-flowered variety that proudly reflects its heritage, combining the strong-growing qualities of its parents, 'Monte Carlo' and 'Negrita.' With lush, peony-shaped blooms in rich reddish-purple hues, this tulip adds vibrant color and elegance to any garden. Not only does 'Alison Bradley' offer weeks of continuous bloom in the garden, but it also boasts a long vase life, making it an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements indoors.

Why Choose Tulip 'Alison Bradley'?

• Peony-Shaped Blooms: The double, full blossoms of 'Alison Bradley' resemble peonies, creating a lush, voluminous display.
• Vibrant Reddish-Purple Color: Its deep, rich hues bring a bold statement to spring garden beds or indoor floral displays.
• Long-Lasting Beauty: Known for its vigorous growth, each bulb may produce up to three blooms, ensuring weeks of vibrant color in your garden.

Additional Information:

• Flower Size: Large, peony-like double blooms
• Bulb Size: 11/12
• Color: Reddish-purple
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Blooming Time: Early spring
• Vase Life: Long-lasting as a cut flower

Garden Design Tips

With its bold, reddish-purple tones and peony-like blooms, 'Alison Bradley' makes a perfect focal point in garden beds and borders. It also thrives in containers, allowing you to bring its beauty indoors or to patio spaces. Pair it with other early-blooming spring flowers to create a stunning and cohesive display.

Planting & Care Instructions for Tulipa Double Early

Early blooming tulips with lush, double blooms.

Planting Time: Plant in the fall, 6-8 weeks before the ground freezes.

Location: Full sun; prefers well-drained soil.

Depth & Spacing: Plant 6-8 inches deep and space bulbs 4-6 inches apart.

Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting.

Watering: Water immediately after planting and regularly during the growing season.

After Bloom Care: Remove spent flowers, but allow foliage to die back naturally.

About Our Bulbs

Our fall-planted bulbs collection has been carefully curated to bring you varieties that are not only visually stunning but also incredibly versatile. These bulbs are perfect for filling your early spring landscape with vibrant color and life, making them a must-have for any garden enthusiast. Whether you're looking to create a striking garden display or fill your vases with beautiful cut flowers, our selection offers the best of both worlds. From bold daffodils to delicate tulips, each variety has been chosen for its exceptional beauty and ability to thrive in a range of garden settings.

As these bulbs bloom in early spring, they provide a much-needed source of nectar for pollinators like bees and butterflies, helping to support your local ecosystem. With minimal care, these early bloomers will reward you with a burst of color and vitality just when your garden needs it most.