Description

Tulip Pretty Woman is a spectacular lily-flowered tulip, loved for its elegant, pointed blooms and scarlet-red colouration. The petals open with dramatic sharp tips, giving a graceful star-like profile that sets it apart from more rounded tulip types. The brilliant red holds its intensity throughout bloom, catching the light in spring sun and adding a bold splash of colour to mid-season displays.

With a refined silhouette and good weather resistance, Pretty Woman thrives in Irish borders, exposed sites, and large landscaping schemes where durability is required. Its upright stems keep the flowers sturdy against wind, while its bloom period makes it an excellent bridge between early and late tulip types. Though lightly fragrant, it is primarily valued for its architectural impact rather than scent. Biodiversity contribution is moderate, as lily forms are less accessible to pollinators, but still offer some nectar value.

Pair with whites like Maureen for striking contrast, or with soft pastels like Pink Impression for layered elegance. Works equally well in mixed perennial borders, containers, or municipal plantings. Plant in autumn in fertile, free-draining soils, 10–12 cm deep.