Single Tulip 'Yellow Purissima'
Single Tulip 'Yellow Purissima': The Golden Emperor of Spring
Single Tulip 'Yellow Purissima' is a radiant and cheerful variety, serving as the sunny counterpart to the famous white classic. As a distinguished member of the Fosteriana (Emperor) group, this tulip is prized for its early bloom time and exceptionally large, elongated petals. The flowers open as a soft, creamy lemon and mature into a rich, glowing golden yellow, creating a warm and inviting display when the spring sun hits them. Like its white sibling, 'Yellow Purissima' is celebrated for its robust health and sturdy, medium-height stems, making it an excellent choice for wind-swept gardens or brightening up borders just as the daffodils begin to fade.
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Warmth of Colour: Features a luminous, sunny yellow that feels fresh and clean. Unlike the deep, heavy golds of later tulips, 'Yellow Purissima' has a bright, lemon-infused hue that captures the essence of early spring light.
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Fosteriana Vigour: This variety shares the legendary strength of the Emperor family. It produces large, healthy foliage and strong stems that withstand early spring showers without flopping.
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Perennial Reliability: 'Yellow Purissima' is one of the most reliable tulips for returning year after year. It naturalises effortlessly in well-drained soil, often forming larger clumps over time, making it a superb investment for long-term garden colour.
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Early Season Impact: Blooming in early-to-mid spring, it provides a vital bridge of colour between the early bulbs (snowdrops and crocus) and the later, taller tulips like the Darwin Hybrids.
Gardener's Tip: "The Sunshine & Snow Mix"
For a sophisticated, high-impact display that looks professionally designed, pair 'Yellow Purissima' directly with Single Tulip 'Purissima' (White). Mixing these two Emperor varieties creates a stunning "Sunshine & Snow" effect. Because they share the exact same height, bloom time, and flower shape, they blend perfectly without one overpowering the other. Plant them in a random 50/50 mix for a cheerful, sparkling carpet of yellow and white that lights up the garden on grey spring days.
| Item Package Size |
Bag of 10, 35 or 100 Bulbs
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| Flower Colour |
Lemon Yellow maturing to Golden Yellow
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| Flower Size |
Very large, elongated petals, approx. 10–12 cm tall
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| Planting Time |
September to December
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| Bloom Time |
March to April (Early-Mid Spring)
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| Mature Height |
35 – 45 cm tall
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| Bulb Spacing |
10 – 15 cm apart
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| Bulb Size |
11/12 cm
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| Planting Depth |
Plant 15 cm deep (deeper planting encourages return blooms)
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| Warnings |
Do not eat ornamental bulbs - could also be harmful to animals - it is highly recommended to wear gloves when planting as some bulbs can cause irritations.
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