Description

Tulip Kansas Proud is a commanding Triumph tulip, prized for its deep magenta-purple blooms with a velvety sheen that intensifies under Ireland’s softer spring light. Flowering in mid-spring on sturdy 40–50 cm stems, it offers both height and structure, making it equally suited to formal plantings and bold contemporary displays. Its strong colouring is resistant to fading, even in bright spells, and remains vibrant through typical Irish April weather — whether that’s cool drizzle, coastal winds, or the occasional frost.

Though not high in pollinator value due to its tight flower form, Kansas Proud earns its place in biodiversity-friendly schemes when paired with Muscari Baby’s Breath, Allium caeruleum, or Anemone blanda, ensuring a nectar-rich layer beneath the tulips. This combination also adds textural contrast, extending visual interest before and after the tulips’ bloom.

It thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soil with good fertility and benefits from deep autumn planting to ensure tall, sturdy stems. Best planted in full sun for the richest colour saturation, though it will still perform well in light shade, especially in more exposed coastal or upland gardens. In large-scale municipal or estate plantings, it works beautifully in monochromatic sweeps, or as a dramatic foil to soft pinks like Tulip Pink Star or pure whites like Tulip Maureen. Its rich tone also provides depth in mixed schemes, anchoring lighter colours for a balanced design.