Fosteriana Tulip 'Purissima' (Tulipa)

Fosteriana Tulip 'Purissima': The White Emperor

Fosteriana Tulip 'Purissima' (also known as 'White Emperor') is a magnificent early-blooming tulip with huge, pure white, cup-shaped flowers on sturdy 14-16 inch stems. The petals have a subtle sheen and a clean, crisp appearance. Fosteriana tulips (Emperor tulips) are known for their large flowers, early bloom, and excellent perennializing ability.

Early Spring Brilliance

Plant bulbs in autumn in well-drained soil, full sun. 'Purissima' blooms in early to mid-spring, often alongside daffodils. It is one of the most reliable white tulips for returning year after year. The gray-green foliage is attractive. Use in formal beds, borders, or for forcing. A classic of elegance.

Taxonomy

• Family: Liliaceae
• Genus: Tulipa
• Cultivar: 'Purissima'