
Tulip 'Cummins'
An incredibly striking and deservedly popular variety, 'Cummins' is the definition of garden chic. It features large, elegantly formed, goblet-shaped flowers of a rich and regal violet-purple. This beautiful, saturated colour provides the perfect backdrop for its most dramatic feature: a contrasting, heavily shredded white fringe that edges every single petal. This magnificent fringe is so pronounced it looks as if the entire bloom has been delicately touched by a magical frost, creating an electrifying visual contrast. It is an incredibly sophisticated and eye-catching tulip that never fails to draw compliments and questions from visitors. 'Cummins' is a must-have for those seeking a flower that is both elegant and powerfully dramatic in the mid-spring garden.
Botanical name | Tulipa 'Cummins' |
Flower colour | Violet-purple with a distinctive white, crystalline fringe |
Bulb size | 11/12 cm |
Established height | 45-55 cm |
Established spread | 15 cm |
Plant spacing | 75 bulbs per m² |
Leaf colour | Green |
Habit | Upright |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Hardiness | Fully hardy |
Years to establish | 1st year |
Sunlight | Full sun |
Position | Sheltered |
Suitable for | Borders, Pots, Cut flower gardens |
Soil acidity | Any |
Soil moisture | Well-drained |
Soil type | Loam, Sandy, Chalky |
RHS Award (AGM) | Yes |
Growing skill | Easy to grow |
Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
Deer resistant | No |
Planting and Flowering Calendar
Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Attracts wildlife
RHS Award (AGM)
Perfect for pots
Good for cutting