Tulipa Arabian Mystery - Triumph Tulip

Tulipa Arabian Mystery is interesting for its on trend colour. This majestic tulip with narrow corolla has deep violet petals edged with white at the top of thick and sturdy stems that reach 45 cm (18in) high above the widely lanceolate green and deciduous leaves. It flowers in the middle of the tulip season, in April, at the heart of spring.

Tulipa Arabian Mystery belongs to the Liliaceae family. Originally horticultural, it is currently classified in the 'Triumph' group, whose main characteristic is to have flowers with a narrow cup shape. They are the result of cross-breeding between early single tulips and Darwin tulips. Triumph tulips are famous for their wide range of colours and strong and resistant flowers, suitable for flower beds and cut flowers. They are among the most widely planted varieties.

Tulips are unmatched for bringing the colors of spring to pots or sunny gardens. Remember to consider the height and flowering period when designing your flower beds, as these can vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is a good idea to plant a few more bulbs for beautiful cut flowers that last a long time in a vase.

Tulip species are found throughout most of the Old World, from Western Europe to China and Japan, passing through Eastern Europe, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. Their distribution area also includes North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The centre of diversity of the genus is in the Pamir and Hindu Kush mountains and the steppes of Kazakhstan.

There are various wild species, many of which are endangered. These include large tulips from cultivated fields, the most well-known being the Agen tulip (Tulipa agenensis), or small tulips found in wooded areas or among rocks in the mountains. In cultivation, they are called "botanical tulips," and one of the most common is the wild tulip (Tulipa sylvestris), which often used to grow sheltered by vines and whose subspecies australis is known as the southern tulip.

The Arabian Mystery Tulip pairs well with ground-covering perennials such as brunneras or in harmony with other tulips in the same tones, such as the Flaming Flag Tulip. A variegated euonymus in the background will highlight it nicely.