Tulipa Glamour - Double Late Tulip

The Double Tulip 'Glamour' is a remarkable spring variety from the group of double late tulips, prized for its large golden-yellow flowers streaked with a fine red vein, reminiscent of peonies. It has a compact and elegant habit, reaching about 40 cm in height, with abundant flowering in April-May. Ideal for flower beds, borders, or containers, it adds a touch of sophistication towards the end of the tulip season. It is best to avoid excessive moisture, especially in heavy soil, to preserve its bulbs year after year. The flowers are perched on sturdy stems that withstand inclement weather well.

The Double Tulip 'Glamour' belongs to the Liliaceae family. A cultivar from the double late tulip group, it stands out from the typical species Tulipa gesneriana, which is mainly single-flowered, due to its very dense double flowering, refined habit of 40 cm, and golden-yellow petals veined with a central red stripe that give it a striking graphic pattern. The habit is compact, upright on a sturdy stem measuring about 40 cm in open ground, with deciduous foliage composed of 4 to 6 medium-green lanceolate leaves approximately 15–20 cm long. Growth is rapid once established, with the plant reaching its maximum height in just a few weeks in spring once the cold period has passed. It does not produce offsets but may occasionally form secondary bulblets after several years in open ground. The flowers, initially closed in a cup shape before partially opening, measure 8 to 10 cm in diameter, composed of numerous overlapping petals, golden yellow with a very distinct central red vein. They appear from late April to May. The root system includes a globose bulb about 5–6 cm in size, with an initial taproot and secondary bulbous roots, ensuring good establishment. Native to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, this tulip has good hardiness. The double tulip is perfectly suited to large flower beds. Pair it with other tulips to maximise the flowering period of the beds. 

In a garden structured by soft volumes and spring light play, the Double Glamour tulip acts like a touch of velvety sunshine, radiating among the tender greens and muted greys of the foliage. In dense borders or refined containers, it catches the eye with the intensity of its golden petals veined in red, which can be paired with the deep purple of the tulip ‘Black Hero’, the coppery pink of ‘La Belle Époque’, or the delicate ivory of ‘Mount Tacoma’ to create a vibrant display. Planted in compact masses among clumps of forget-me-nots, euphorbias, or woolly stachys, it can also be placed in rockeries, flower beds, as well as in pots and planters. These also make lovely cut flowers.