High Country Gardens
Little Princess Wildflower Tulip
Best low-maintenance bulb for gardeners with small spaces or rock gardens.
Add a burst of vibrant color to your garden with the Little Princess Wildflower Tulip. This hardy perennial offers a stunning display of multi-colored blooms in shades of reddish orange, primrose yellow, burnt orange, and gold. Reaching a modest height of 4-6 inches, it naturalizes easily, making it a low-maintenance choice perfect for rock gardens or small spaces. These bulbs ship in the fall, ready for planting to bring early spring color to your landscape. Enjoy a natural look with this easy-to-grow, vigorous variety.
$8.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3088
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Flower Bulb Size
67
/ - cm
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking reliable, low-maintenance perennial blooms
- Early risers wanting vibrant color before spring fully arrives
- Urban gardeners with limited space or small containers
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting high-impact, tall focal point flowers
- Owners of heavy, moisture-retaining clay soil gardens
- Gardeners in areas with high vole or squirrel populations
Performance breakdown
Naturalization Potential
Spreads effortlessly to create a lush, self-sustaining wildflower aesthetic.
Maintenance Requirements
Requires minimal intervention once established in the garden bed.
Hardiness Range
Robust performance across a wide spectrum of USDA climate zones.
Visual Impact
Vibrant multi-colored palette provides a high-contrast pop of early spring.
Space Efficiency
Compact stature is perfectly suited for rock gardens and small containers.
Plant Vigor
Strong, reliable growth habit ensures heavy blooming season after season.
Key Specs
Flower Bulb Size
6-7 cm
Planting Depth
2-4 inches
Mature Height
4-6 inches
Growing Zones
3-8
Package Quantity
15 bulbs per bag
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Ships As
Bulb
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Features
- Naturalizes easily for a spreading display
- Low maintenance once established
- Ideal for small spaces and rock gardens
- Blooms heavily in mid-spring
- Multi-colored blooms
- Excellent vigor and heavy blooming
- Hardy in Zones 3-8
- Guaranteed to withstand shipping
What customers say
Customers love the Little Princess Tulip for its striking beauty and dependable nature. Its unique deep orange and yellow colors create a vibrant display, making it a standout choice for gardens. Reviewers appreciate how easily these bulbs establish and consistently return each year, providing reliable color. This combination of distinctive design and consistent performance makes it a highly valued addition, exceeding expectations for a wildflower variety and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall. This allows them to establish their root systems during the cooler months before they bloom in the spring.
Yes, the Little Princess Wildflower Tulip is a hardy perennial. If planted in the correct zones and given proper care, they will return and bloom each spring.
Since these tulips reach a modest height of 4-6 inches, they are perfect for small clusters. You can plant them 3-4 inches apart to create a dense, naturalized look in a rock garden or a small container.
For the best results and heaviest blooming, plant these bulbs in a location that receives full sun. This ensures the plants have the energy needed to produce their vibrant, multi-colored flowers.
Yes, they are hardy in USDA Zones 3 through 8. They are well-suited for regions with cold winters and will reliably emerge once the spring temperatures rise.
Once established, these tulips are very low maintenance. They are a vigorous variety that naturalizes easily, meaning they will spread and multiply on their own with minimal intervention.
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