Triumph Tulip 'Prinses Irene' (Tulipa 'Prinses Irene')

Triumph tulip 'Prinses Irene' (Tulipa 'Prinses Irene', also called 'Princess Irene') is a classic, award-winning tulip with a stunning color combination: orange petals flamed and feathered with purple, and a sweet fragrance. A member of the Liliaceae family, it's a mid-season bloomer.

Description

Bulbous perennial 14–18 inches tall. Leaves are lance-shaped, gray-green. Single cup-shaped flower: orange base with dramatic purple flames, feathers, and margins. Sweetly fragrant. Blooms mid-spring (April). Long-lasting.

Growing Conditions

• Zones: 3–8.
• Light: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, average. Dry summer dormancy.
• Water: Spring moisture; dry summer.
• Planting: Plant bulbs 6–8 inches deep, 4–6 inches apart in fall.

Care & Maintenance

Allow foliage to die back. No summer water. Fertilize fall. Treat as annual in warm zones (poor perennialization). Deer/rodent resistant.

Uses

Borders, beds, containers, cut flowers (fragrant). Stunning in mass.

Potential Issues

Bulb rot in wet soil. Botrytis. Viruses. Best as annual in zones 8+.

A fragrant, flamed masterpiece—orange and purple in perfect tension.