Tulip 'Blushing Fire'

Tulip 'Blushing Fire' is a fringed tulip with all the drama of a flamenco skirt caught in a spring breeze. Its large, cup-shaped blooms open in rich shades of hot pink, raspberry and cerise, with finely cut, feathered edges that flicker in lighter pink at the tips. The result is vibrant, textured and wonderfully expressive, giving Tulip 'Blushing Fire' a sense of movement even on the stillest day. Planted in groups, Tulip 'Blushing Fire' brings a bold splash of colour to late spring borders, pots and cutting gardens, where its frilled petals can be admired up close.

Grow Tulip 'Blushing Fire' in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position, planting the bulbs in autumn for a vivid spring display. Its intense pink colouring looks superb with deep purple tulips, fresh green euphorbias, blue forget-me-nots and soft white narcissi, creating a scheme that feels lively without losing elegance. The fringed petals add texture as well as colour, making the flowers especially striking in containers near a doorway or terrace. Excellent for cutting, Tulip 'Blushing Fire' brings flamboyance indoors too, though it may slightly upstage the vase.