Description

Tulip Cummins is a standout fringed tulip, highly regarded for its elegant lavender-violet petals tipped with pristine white fringe, offering both contrast and texture in mid to late spring. Flowering from late April into early May, this cultivar reaches 45–50 cm, producing upright blooms with a cool, crisp profile that suits modern and classical schemes alike.

A strong performer in full sun, Cummins prefers light, free-draining soils but will tolerate heavier sites if planted in raised beds or in soil improved with grit and organic matter. Particularly well-suited to:

• Formal borders

• Fringed tulip collections

• Cutting gardens for florist-focused operations

• Event displays and mixed tonal schemes in corporate landscapes

Its cool purple tone pairs beautifully with white or pink tulips. It’s especially effective in schemes that include Tulip Crystal Star, Tulip White Triumphator, or deep mauve-pink fringed types like Curly Sue. Or mix with Allium Purple Sensation to add more texture and variety to displays.

Though not nectar-rich, Cummins contributes visual interest and biodiversity value as part of multi-layered seasonal planting, particularly in gardens designed for low-maintenance pollinator integration.