Tulip 'New Design' (Triumph): Pink Blooms with Pink-Bordered Foliage

Overview

Tulipa 'New Design' (introduced 1974) is a Triumph tulip with pink-bordered leaves and silvery-pink, 14-20 inch blooms flushed yellow with pale fuchsia tips. This easygoing, long-lived bulb brings sophisticated color to mid-spring gardens. Triumph tulips are large-flowered, midseason hybrids with strong stems.

Growing Conditions

Full sun to part shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Plant bulbs 6-8 inches deep in fall. Zones warmer than 8 need 8-10 weeks cold treatment (40-45°F). Use containers or raised beds for poor drainage.

Care and Maintenance

Allow foliage to yellow naturally. Lift bulbs in summer, remove offsets, replant in fall with low-nitrogen fertilizer. Protect from rodents and excess moisture.

Common Problems

Bulb rot, gray mold, slugs, snails, aphids, nematodes, voles. Good drainage prevents most issues.

Landscape Uses

• Beds and borders
• Container plantings
• Cut flowers
• Cottage and formal gardens
• Spring bulb displays

Key Features

• Triumph tulip (midseason, large flowers)
• Silvery-pink blooms with yellow flush and fuchsia tips
• Pink-bordered variegated foliage
• 14-20 inches tall
• Long-lived, easygoing
• Frost tolerant