Description

Tulip Hugs and Kisses is a Triumph tulip celebrated for its “ever-changing” colour display throughout the spring season. It begins as a fresh green bud, slowly opening to reveal soft pastel yellow petals. As the bloom matures, the yellow lightens to a pure snowy white, each petal edged with the faintest pink blush. Over the days, the pink edge intensifies, transitioning into a deeper blush pink and finally a vibrant red as the tulip reaches its peak. This captivating transformation ensures every planting feels alive and constantly evolving, drawing attention in both garden borders and cut-flower arrangements.

Standing 40–50 cm tall, Hugs and Kisses thrives in full sun and moderately fertile, free-draining soils that retain spring moisture. Its strong stems and weather resilience make it ideal for exposed beds, municipal displays, and windy gardens where colour consistency and structural integrity are vital. It works beautifully in estate borders, formal parterres, and civic planting schemes, but also shines in feature containers where its shifting palette can be appreciated up close.

Pair it with the rich depth of Tulip Queen of Night to emphasise its pale opening tones, or with Muscari Baby’s Breath to provide a soft, blue underplanting that highlights each colour phase. For later-season continuity, underplant with Allium Purple Sensation so the transition from tulips to early summer blooms feels seamless. The light, fresh scent adds a subtle sensory layer, particularly when planted along paths or seating areas.