Lily-Flowered Tulips
Lily-flowered tulips are for lovers of a refined spring display. With their pointed, recurved petals and elegant open shape, they give borders, pots and vases an airy look that feels just a little different from the classic tulip. At Blom Garden, you can choose from quality bulbs, delivered in the right planting season, with Flowering Guarantee.
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Characteristics of lily-flowered tulips
You can recognise lily-flowered tulips straight away by their slender flower shape. The petals taper to a point and curve outwards, giving the flower a graceful and striking open silhouette as it opens. This gives the group a slender, almost floating look. Among the different types of tulips, lily-flowered tulips often flower later in spring, in April and May, so they fit in beautifully with earlier bloomers. Compared with classic cup-shaped tulips, they look less compact and more elegant, airy and refined. Curious how they compare to other shapes? See Tulpensoorten.
Guide to choosing from the range
| Compare by | How to choose the right one |
|---|---|
| Flowering month | Check whether a variety flowers in April or May, so it suits the rest of your spring planting. |
| Plant height | Lower varieties work well in pots or at the front, while taller varieties stand out more in borders and vases. |
| Colour | Choose calm shades for a soft look, or go for contrast to create more interest in the garden. |
| Use | Pay attention to product specifications such as pot suitability, flower shape and stem structure for borders, pots or cut flowers. |
| Mixed items | The final display can vary by season and available cultivars; photos mainly give an impression of the look and colour. |
| When to buy | Choose quality bulbs and order in good time, so you can plant in the right season. |
Uses in borders, pots and vases
- In borders: lily-flowered tulips bring height, line and refinement. Their open flower shape helps them stand out beautifully among more compact spring bloomers and gives the planting more movement.
- In pots: if you want an elegant spring look for the patio, balcony or front door, this tulip group is a great choice. Choose varieties that are suitable for pots according to the product information and combine colours in a calm way for a chic effect.
- In the vase: thanks to their slender stems and striking flower shape, they are also a strong choice as cut flowers. Solid colours look especially good indoors. Prefer fuller blooms? Explore Dubbele tulpen for a lush look.
- Combining: for a calm look, combine them with white tulips. For more contrast, choose Gefranjerde tulpen or Papegaaitulpen. By choosing varieties with the same or successive flowering times, you can keep colour in the garden for longer. Companion planting can also soften the look of tulip foliage when it starts to discolour later in the border.
Planting and caring for lily-flowered tulips
Want practical, step-by-step tips? See Tulpen planten en verzorgen before you start.
- When planting and caring for tulips, plant flower bulbs in autumn, from September to November inclusive. You can plant tulips until mid-December.
- For planting depth and spacing, always follow the product information for the item you have chosen.
- Choose a sunny to lightly shaded spot with well-drained soil, so the bulbs are not left in soil that is too wet.
- Do not use fresh manure or unrotted compost directly around the bulb; this increases the risk of rot.
- Remove spent flowers or seed pods, but let the leaves die back completely before removing them.
If you prefer varieties that are more likely to return each year, explore Meerjarige tulpen.
Browse the range and order in good time
Browse the current range of lily-flowered tulips and compare by colour, flowering time and height to make the right choice for your border, pot or vase. If you want to create a complete spring planting scheme, also take a look at other tulips for beautiful combinations. Choose your favourites in good time, place your order in the planting season and get your garden ready for an elegant spring display.