Tulipa Early Glory

Triumph tulip Early Glory is elegant and gentle. This majestic tulip with its narrow corolla has petals that are pearly pink. The flowers stand at the top of thick and sturdy stems, reaching a height of 45 cm (18in) above the widely lanceolate, green, deciduous leaves. It blooms in the middle of the tulip season, in April, at the heart of spring.

Triumph tulip Early Glory belongs to the Liliaceae family. Originally horticultural, it is currently classified in the 'Triumph' group, whose main characteristic is narrow cup-shaped flowers. They are the result of cross-breeding between early single tulips and Darwin tulips. Triumph tulips are famous for their rich colours and strong and resistant flowers, suitable for flower beds and bouquets. They are among the most widely planted varieties.

Tulips are unmatched for bringing the colours 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 extra bulbs for gorgeous cut flowers that last a long time in a vase.

Tulip species are found in most of the Old World, from Western Europe to China and Japan, through Eastern Europe, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. Their distribution area also includes North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The centre of diversity for 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 originally from cultivated fields, the most well-known being the Agen tulip (Tulipa agenensis), as well as small tulips found in wooded areas or among rocks in the mountains. In cultivation, these 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.