High Country Gardens
Slawa Triumph Tulip
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, color-shifting spring blooms.
The Slawa Triumph Tulip offers a dramatic display of shifting colors in mid-spring, transitioning from deep burgundy to coppery-orange, then lightening to peach and yellow. These versatile tulips naturalize well in the garden and are excellent for cutting. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them suitable for various garden settings, including rock gardens and small spaces. For best results, remove faded blooms and allow foliage to die back naturally. This perennial variety is easy to grow and low maintenance, providing early season pollen for bees.
$10.49
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3088
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-56%
Below average
Flower Bulb Size
12
/ + cm
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking sophisticated, high-impact color transitions
- Floral arrangers needing sturdy stems for spring bouquets
- Urban gardeners with limited space for container displays
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting low-maintenance, long-term perennial flowers
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer or rodent populations
- Residents in mild climates without easy access to cold storage
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Dynamic color shifts create a sophisticated, high-contrast display in mid-spring.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance perennial that thrives with minimal intervention after initial planting.
Naturalization Potential
Reliably returns each season, establishing a permanent presence in garden beds.
Floral Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Pollinator Support
Provides essential early-season nectar sources for emerging local bee populations.
Garden Versatility
Compact size fits perfectly into rock gardens or tight urban spaces.
Key Specs
Flower Bulb Size
12+ cm
Mature Height
14-18 inches (35.56-45.72 cm)
Planting Depth
6 inches (15.24 cm)
Spacing
9 bulbs per sq ft
Package Quantity
10 bulbs per bag
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-8
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Flower Type
Tulip
Features
- Shifting burnished flames of color
- Naturalizes well in the garden
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Excellent as cut flowers
- Suitable for small spaces
- Provides early season pollen for bees
- Blooms in mid-spring
- Perennial lifecycle
What customers say
The Slawa Triumph Tulip is celebrated for its outstanding quality and striking design. Reviewers consistently commend the bulbs' reliability, reporting strong success and healthy blooms that reliably reappear. Its unique color shift, transitioning from warm yellow to deep rose, is a standout aesthetic feature, creating significant visual appeal and enhancing garden beauty. This variety effectively delivers on both performance and visual impact, meeting consumer desires for a dependable and attractive garden addition.
Know before you buy
The blooms start as a deep, rich burgundy and gradually shift through shades of coppery-orange, eventually lightening to soft peach and yellow as the season progresses.
These tulips should be planted in the fall before the ground freezes. This allows the bulbs to establish their root systems during the cooler months before blooming in mid-spring.
Yes, their compact mature height of 14 to 18 inches makes them an excellent choice for small spaces, rock gardens, and containers.
As a perennial variety, they will return if you allow the foliage to die back naturally after blooming. This process allows the bulb to store the energy needed for next year's growth, so avoid cutting the leaves until they have turned yellow or brown.
For a dense, professional-looking display, we recommend a spacing of 9 bulbs per square foot. This ensures a lush, clustered appearance when they bloom in the spring.
Yes, the Slawa Triumph Tulip is a great choice for supporting local ecosystems, as it provides a valuable source of early-season pollen for bees.
Still have a question?
Ask Hayley anything about this product before you decide.
Ready to buy?
$10