White Flower Farm
Tulip 'Janis Joplin'
Best choice for gardeners seeking reliable, long-lasting spring color.
The exquisite Fosteriana Tulip 'Janis Joplin' produces remarkable, reddish lavender blooms with hints of blue, noted for their long bloom period and striking color. This midseason bloomer is a staff favorite, praised for its vigor and reliability in well-drained soils. Fosteriana Tulips feature large, broad-petaled flowers and strong growth, making them excellent for mass plantings or mixed borders. While many modern tulips perform best as annuals, this group offers strong multi-year potential with proper care. They ship as dormant bulbs ready for fall planting, ensuring a stunning display the following spring.
$20.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3088
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-15%
Below average
Flower Group
Fosteriana Tulip
/ Fosteriana Tulip
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant spring color
- Floral designers wanting sturdy, long-lasting cut flowers
- Landscapers needing reliable mid-season garden continuity
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting low-maintenance, permanent perennial plantings
- Urban growers dealing with hungry local wildlife
- Warm-climate residents avoiding extra pre-planting preparation
Performance breakdown
Perennial Reliability
Stronger multi-year potential than most modern hybrid tulip varieties.
Visual Impact
Broad petals and unique lavender-blue hues create a striking garden focal.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy stems provide excellent resistance against spring wind and rain.
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering window ensures a longer display than standard tulip types.
Planting Versatility
Ideal for both massed landscape drifts and structured garden borders.
Growth Vigor
Proven performance in trials confirms robust development in well-drained soil.
Key Specs
Flower Group
Fosteriana Tulip
Bloom Time
Midseason (April-May)
Hardiness Zones
3-8S/W
Mature Height
16-20 inches
Spacing
4-5 inches apart
Ideal Soil pH
6.0 to 6.5
Shipping Form
Dormant Bulb
Features
- Produces remarkable, long-lasting color described as light blue-pink/reddish lavender
- Considered a top staff favorite in recent Tulip Trials
- Offers strong perennial performance when grown in suitable conditions
- Features large, broad-petaled flowers with strong, sturdy stems
- Ideal for creating architectural presence in garden borders
- Ships at the correct time for optimal fall planting in your area
- Backed by a 1-year money-back guarantee
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the stunning aesthetic quality and reliable performance of the 'Janis Joplin' tulip. Reviewers frequently highlight the vibrant, true to description coloring, noting the dramatic pink and orange display delivers exceptional garden impact. The superior quality of the bulbs ensures reliable sprouting and strong stems, making this variety a standout feature. While positioned as a premium purchase, the dramatic visual payoff strongly justifies the investment for gardeners seeking unique, high performance varieties.
Know before you buy
This Fosteriana tulip is prized for its unique reddish-lavender hue and exceptionally long bloom period. It is also noted for its sturdy stems and reliable, vigorous growth, which is why it consistently ranks as a staff favorite.
Unlike many modern tulip hybrids that are treated as annuals, the 'Janis Joplin' offers strong perennial potential. With proper care and well-drained soil, you can expect these bulbs to return for multiple seasons.
These bulbs are shipped as dormant bulbs at the optimal time for fall planting in your specific region. Planting in the fall allows the bulbs to establish a healthy root system before the ground freezes, ensuring a strong display in the spring.
Fosteriana tulips thrive in well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Ensuring good drainage is essential to prevent the bulbs from rotting during the winter months.
For a dense, architectural look in your garden borders, space the bulbs 4 to 5 inches apart. This spacing provides enough room for the large, broad-petaled flowers to develop fully while creating a cohesive mass planting.
At maturity, these tulips typically reach a height of 16 to 20 inches. Their sturdy stems make them excellent for mid-border placement where they can stand upright without needing extra support.
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