Plant tulip bulbs from October to mid-December, once the weather has cooled. Until then, store them somewhere cool, dry and safely away from mice and squirrels.
'Hawaii'
Tulip 'Hawaii' may sound like it belongs on a beach, but it’s just as happy turning heads in a spring border. This crispa variety is all about detail—its rich pink petals are topped with deeply fringed white edges, giving each bloom a frosted, almost coral-like finish. The contrast between the bold colour and the crisp trimming is striking, making Tulip 'Hawaii' an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy a bit of drama with their daffodils. Flowering in mid to late spring, it brings movement, texture and a playful twist to beds, containers, and cut flower arrangements.
Easy to grow and surprisingly resilient, Tulip 'Hawaii' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, standing tall on strong stems that hold their own in breezy spring weather. For best results, plant Tulip 'Hawaii' in groups, where its frilled petals and bold colouring can really shine. It pairs beautifully with other crispa tulips or soft pastels, but also works well as a statement on its own. Whether you're designing a formal display or simply filling a few pots, Tulip 'Hawaii' offers reliable performance and a touch of flamboyance. With its ruffled edges and vivid tones, Tulip 'Hawaii' adds a breezy flourish to the spring garden—no suitcase needed.
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, 15–20cm deep and around 10cm apart. You can leave a little more space between them in borders.
Water once after planting to settle the soil. Border-grown tulips rarely need further watering, but containers should be kept lightly moist and never waterlogged.
Remove faded flowers, then allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally. This helps the bulbs store energy for the following year.
- Botanical name
- Tulipa 'Hawaii'
- Tulip group
- Fringed or Crispa (7)
- Flower colour
- Pink, white
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- Established height
- 40-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 60 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost
Sandy
Stony - Suitable for
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Borders
Cottage gardens
Coastal gardens
Cut flower gardens
Gravel gardens
Large containers
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Toxicity
-
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten - Years to establish
- 1st year
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