Tulip 'Silverstream' (Darwin Hybrid): Watercolor Blooms with Cream-Edged Foliage

Overview

Tulipa 'Silverstream' is a stunning Darwin Hybrid reaching 20-24 inches tall. Its chartreuse and yellow flowers are suffused with red-and-rose markings creating a watercolor effect, while foliage has distinct cream-colored edges. This reliable perennializer returns year after year, making a spectacular statement in pastel-themed spring gardens.

Growing Conditions

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

Care and Maintenance

Allow foliage to die back naturally. Lift and divide offsets in summer, replant in fall with low-nitrogen fertilizer. Protect from rodents and wet conditions.

Common Problems

Bulb rot, gray mold, slugs, snails, aphids, nematodes, voles. Excellent drainage is critical.

Landscape Uses

• Beds and borders
• Container plantings
• Cut flowers
• Cottage and formal gardens
• Pastel spring combinations

Key Features

• Darwin Hybrid (perennializes reliably)
• Watercolor-effect blooms (chartreuse, yellow, red, rose)
• Cream-edged variegated foliage
• 20-24 inches tall
• Mid-spring bloom
• Frost tolerant