Tulipa Specialty Hilde | Capper 20 x 10

Tulipa cretica 'Hilde' is a captivating species tulip that brings the wild beauty of Crete's mountainous landscapes to American gardens. Despite its delicate appearance with star-shaped blooms featuring soft pink petals and golden-yellow centers, this resilient beauty thrives in various garden settings. Standing just 6-8 inches tall, 'Hilde' makes a perfect addition to rock gardens, borders, and naturalized areas where its charm can be fully appreciated.

A Mountain Jewel for Your Garden Collection

This exceptional species tulip offers numerous benefits that make it a must-have for discerning landscapers and garden centers:

• Remarkable durability in rocky terrains and well-drained garden settings
• Produces up to three blooms per stem with distinctive pink petals and striking purple-pink streaks
• Naturalizes exceptionally well, multiplying year after year when left undisturbed
• Attracts beneficial pollinators including bees and butterflies
• Deer-resistant qualities make it ideal for problematic areas
• Compact size (6-8 inches) perfect for rock gardens, borders, and containers
• Gray-green foliage provides additional visual interest

'Hilde' combines old-world charm with modern garden practicality, making it an excellent choice for both traditional and contemporary landscapes.

Planting and Growing Information

Plant these specialty tulip bulbs in fall, from September through November, placing them 4 inches deep and 3-6 inches apart in well-drained, fertile soil. 'Hilde' performs beautifully in USDA hardiness zones 3-8, preferring full sun to partial shade locations. Expect a magnificent display of blooms in mid to late spring (April-May). Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to ensure strong returns in subsequent seasons.

Exclusive Wholesale Opportunity

Enhance your spring bulb offerings with our premium 'Hilde' tulip bulbs, available in convenient Capper 20 x 10 packaging with detailed planting instructions included. These pre-packaged bulbs come in stylish, 100% recyclable cappers featuring peg display holes for hanging displays or placement on wooden racks. Available exclusively for trade customers, these quality size 6/+ bulbs represent an excellent opportunity to diversify your spring flowering selection. Order now while stock remains available.

• EAN code
  46545
• Catalog
  Retail
• Bloom Height
  10-15 cm
• Light Requirements
  Partial Shade, Sun, Shade
• Size
  6/+
• Zone
  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Uses
  Pollinator
• Shipping Time Frame
  Fall