Tulipa White Marvel - Early simple Tulip

The Triumph Tulip 'White Marvel' is an elegant and bright variety. This majestic tulip with a narrow corolla offers petals of pure white and will blend beautifully with shades of pink and red. The flowers stand atop thick and sturdy stems, 30 cm (12in) tall, above the widely lanceolate green and deciduous leaves. It blooms in the heart of spring starting from April.

The Triumph Tulip 'White Marvel'  belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in the 'Triumph' group, whose main characteristic is to present flowers with a narrow cup. They are the result of cross-breeding between early single tulips and Darwin tulips. With their range of colours, strong and resistant flowers, suitable for both flower beds and bouquets, the fame of triumph tulips is well established. They are already among the most planted varieties.

Unmatched for bringing the colours of spring to pots or sunny gardens, don't forget to consider the height and flowering period when designing your flower beds, as these parameters vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is wise to plant a few more bulbs for cutting, as they make stunning cut flowers that last a long time in a vase.

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

In Europe, there are various wild species, many of which are endangered. They are either large adventive tulips from cultivated fields, the most famous of which is 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 used to often grow under the protection of vines and whose subspecies australis is known as the southern tulip.