Description

Tulip Helmar is a dramatic single late tulip that brings heritage-style vibrancy to mid- to late-spring displays. Its tall, goblet-shaped blooms are a glowing golden yellow, dramatically flamed and feathered with deep burgundy-red in a pattern reminiscent of antique Rembrandt tulips. As the flowers mature, the contrast sharpens, creating a striking focal point whether planted in bold blocks or as a highlight in mixed schemes.

Reaching 50–55 cm in height, Helmar thrives in full sun and moderately fertile, free-draining soils that retain some moisture in spring. Its sturdy stems and weather-tolerant blooms make it particularly reliable in exposed Irish gardens, municipal borders, or estate grounds. This variety is an ideal choice for creating bold, high-visibility planting that bridges the tulip season into early summer.

For maximum visual impact, combine Helmar with Allium Purple Sensatio’ for bold contrast, Narcissus Cheerfulness or Sir Winston Churchill for layered fragrance, Tulip Queen of Night for deep dramatic accents, Muscari Baby’s Breath for a soft, delicate underplanting, or Camassia leichtlinii caerulea to carry the display seamlessly into early summer — each pairing lending its own unique character to the scheme.

The single bloom form allows occasional access for bees and hoverflies on warm days, especially when planted in mixed biodiversity schemes. This makes it a striking yet ecologically balanced choice for heritage gardens, show beds, and high-profile public plantings.