Fosteriana Tulips
Fosteriana Tulips are quite something special, with very broad leaves and large, brilliantly coloured flowers. They are very fine border subjects, bringing bold early spring colour and impressive garden presence to beds and planting schemes.
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Exotic Emperor
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With impeccable white, peony-shaped blooms enveloped by slender, green-streaked sepals, Fosteriana ‘Exotic Emperor’ is the ultimate in regal elegance. Arriving early in the season, the crisp, pure petals encapsulate the freshness of spring. Large flower heads are borne on elongated stems with majestic splendour.
This fosteriana variety boasts exceptionally long-lasting blooms, both in the garden and in the vase for an enduring, chic floral display. Nestle the sizeable bulbs in prominently positioned containers to enjoy them for weeks on end. Planted in borders or amongst grass, tulip ‘Exotic Emperor’ makes an excellent perennial tulip to relish for many years to come.
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Flaming Purissima
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With gorgeously marbled, silken petals, Fosteriana ‘Flaming Purissima’ is flushed with pink markings of varying intensity, from deep raspberry through to pale apple blossom. This variety features all the qualities of its award-winning forebear tulip ‘Purissima’, such as sizeable, perfectly formed blooms and elongated stems, with the additional advantage of intricately patterned petals.
The irregular feathering means that no two flowers are the same, resulting in an extraordinary display when planted in swathes amongst borders and when grouped closely in containers. These exquisite tulips make superb cut flowers and are an enchanting addition to any bouquet or floral arrangement.
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Madame Lefeber
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The Fosteriana Tulip 'Madame Lefeber' dazzles with brilliant fiery red blooms. Each flower is a bold statement of colour, exuding intense vibrancy which captivates and energizes. These tulips, with commanding presence and striking hue, are perfect for creating dramatic garden displays.
Fiery red petals, set against green foliage, ignite passion and fervour, making tulip Madame Lefeber an irresistible choice for those looking to infuse gardens with bold colour.
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Orange Emperor
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Dressed in the most splendid finery of persimmon orange petals, Fosteriana ‘Orange Emperor’ appears exceptionally early in the season to provide radiant richness after a long, colourless winter. Such is the glory of this princely tulip that it has been granted an RHS Award of Garden Merit, proving itself to be consistently outstanding.
Plant in bold groupings amongst containers and borders for a magnificent, long-lasting display. In the right position, tulip Orange Emperor is perennial and will return admirably year after year. Cut a few stems to bring the warm amber tones into your home for when the weather outdoors is not so inviting.
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Purissima
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The epitome of sheer sophistication, Fosteriana ‘Purissima’ is one of the first tulips to bloom, launching your spring display in style. Architectural, stately stems carry sizeable, cup-shaped, milk white flowers. The alabaster blooms make an elegant highlight in borders and containers when planted in plenteous swathes and groupings.
Elongated, sturdy stems make for excellent cut flowers as a luminous adornment to your home. Highly praised as one of the best white tulips and much loved by gardeners, the RHS has presented tulip ‘Purissima’ with the prestigious Award of Garden Merit. This Fosteriana variety is a robust perennial and will reappear serenely each spring.
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Purple Purissima
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Fosteriana Tulip ‘Purple Purissima’ is the soft rosy-pink counterpart to the classic white ‘Purissima’, offering the same elegant form with a warmer, more delicate colour palette. The silky blooms of tulip ‘Purple Purissima’ bring gentle spring warmth to borders, containers, and seasonal displays, opening wide in sunlight to reveal their luminous sheen.
Flowering early in the season on sturdy stems, this refined variety pairs beautifully with its white parent form as well as other pastel spring bulbs, creating calm and sophisticated planting combinations.
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Sweetheart
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The delectable blooms of Fosteriana Tulip ‘Sweetheart’ look fit to be displayed in the window of a patisserie – like luscious lemon tarts piped with a meringue swirl, the zesty yellow petals are edged by sugar white feathering. Although not edible, these tulips are certainly a visual treat.
The sherbet blooms make an invigorating addition to borders and containers, appearing early in the season to pep up your spring display. As cut flowers, they make a delightful Easter bouquet or floral arrangement. This tulip 'Sweetheart' is robust and vigorous despite its delicate appearance, with a long flowering window and a perennial habit.
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Yellow Purissima
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The canary-coloured flowers of Fosteriana Tulip ‘Yellow Purissima’ welcome the arrival of spring sunshine. The cheerful blooms seem to glow with the warmth of the sun’s rays, wonderful for lighting up your garden even when the skies are grey. A sport of the much admired ‘Purissima’, this golden variety features the same remarkably large flower heads and sturdy stems, with the added benefit of vibrant colour.
As a Fosteriana, you can expect tulip ‘Yellow Purissima’ to return reliably as the years go by. These tulips beam joyfully in borders and containers for a long-lasting, uplifting display.
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Three Colour Mix
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A mesmerising spectacle, the Fosteriana Tulip 'Three Colour Mix' combines golden, white, and orange tulips in a stunning display of harmony and contrast. These emperor tulips, with stately blooms, create a vibrant mosaic which enlivens any garden space.
The mix offers a dynamic visual experience, each tulip colour enhancing the beauty of the others. Together, they form a captivating tapestry of hues, celebrating the diversity and richness of springtime blooms.

