Ballade Tulip Bulbs – Purple & White Lily-Flowering Tulips

Create an elegant late-spring display with Ballade tulips. Rich purple petals edged in white curve outward into a graceful lily-like shape, opening into a starry silhouette in sunshine. Plant in groups for a striking garden accent, or grow a cutting patch for fresh spring bouquets.

Variety Highlights

• Variety: Ballade.
• Type: Lily-flowering tulip.
• Color: Purple petals with contrasting white margins.
• Bloom season: Late spring, with timing varying by climate.
• Height: Approximately 45–55 cm, or 18–22 inches.
• Uses: Garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flowers.

Available Bulb Packs

• 10 bulbs
• 25 bulbs
• 100 bulbs

Select your preferred quantity before adding to cart. This listing is for tulip bulbs, not seeds or blooming potted plants.

When to Plant

Plant in fall once the soil has cooled and before the ground freezes. Tulips need a cold period to flower well. In mild-winter climates, confirm local pre-chilling recommendations before planting; planting deeper is not a substitute for adequate chilling.

Planting Guide

• Choose full sun or a lightly shaded location with well-drained soil.
• Loosen the planting bed and improve drainage where needed.
• Plant with the pointed end upward, following the depth instructions supplied with your bulbs; a common guide is a planting depth approximately 2–3 times the bulb's height.
• Space bulbs approximately 6 inches apart, arranging them in groups for a fuller display.
• Water after planting and avoid sites where water collects.

Container Growing

Use a container with drainage holes and a free-draining potting mix. Allow enough soil depth for the bulbs and developing roots. Keep the mix from becoming waterlogged and provide the appropriate winter chilling conditions for your climate.

Care After Flowering

Remove faded flower heads, but leave the foliage until it yellows naturally so the bulbs can replenish their reserves. Repeat flowering varies with climate and growing conditions; Ballade should not be treated as a guaranteed naturalizing tulip.

Garden Protection and Safety

Tulips can be eaten by deer, rabbits, and rodents, so protect bulbs and emerging growth where these animals are active. Tulip bulbs are ornamental, not edible. Keep them away from children and pets.