Description

Tulip Menton is a show-stopping single late tulip, beloved for its unusually large, goblet-shaped flowers in glowing tones of rose-pink with an apricot flush. As the blooms mature, the colours soften into salmon-pink and warm peach, giving a painterly effect across the planting scheme. Its tall stature, combined with this luminous pastel colouring, makes it one of the most sought-after late-season tulips for both private gardens and public landscapes.

Planted en masse, Menton creates dreamy, romantic swathes of colour that transition beautifully under shifting spring light. It performs well in full sun and fertile, free-draining soils, showing resilience in Ireland’s variable weather, particularly when sheltered from strong coastal winds. In mixed borders, it is best paired with contrasting darker tulips like Queen of Night or Merlot, or cooled with whites such as Maureen. Its colouring also lends itself to companion planting with pale Narcissus varieties, camassias, or muscari for layered seasonal performance.

Though lightly scented, Menton’s fragrance is subtle rather than strong. It nonetheless plays a role in biodiversity by supporting pollinators during its bloom window. A superb cut flower, it carries its colour well indoors, where its long-lasting blooms extend the joy of spring. Landscape designers favour it for formal displays, avenues, or public beds where late-season drama is required.