Alison Bradley Tulip Bulbs
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.