• Triumph
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8 (estimated)
  • Purple
  • Single

Arabian Mystery

Perennial triumph tulip in purple and white, blooming in mid spring and late spring. Triumph tulip with single cup-shaped flowers in violet purple, edged silvery white. USDA zones 3–8.

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A Arabian Mystery tulip flower up close on the plant
A Arabian Mystery tulip flower up close on the plant

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Arabian Mystery tulip plants in bloom in a garden
Arabian Mystery tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Triumph Single
Colors
  • Purple
  • White
Bicolor
Blooms
Mid spring, Late spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
18 in (45 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 (estimated) Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Tulipa hybrid

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Triumph tulip listed by the Dutch grower Jan de Wit en Zonen in its purple/white mid-season range.

Sources

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All photos

  • A Arabian Mystery tulip flower up close on the plant
    A Arabian Mystery tulip flower up close on the plant
  • Arabian Mystery tulip plants in bloom in a garden
    Arabian Mystery tulip plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Arabian Mystery hardy in my zone?

Arabian Mystery survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Arabian Mystery need full sun?

Arabian Mystery grows in full sun, part sun, or part shade.

When does Arabian Mystery bloom?

Arabian Mystery blooms in mid spring and late spring.

Is Arabian Mystery good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Arabian Mystery as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Paul Scherer tulip flower up close on the plant Paul Scherer Triumph tulip with purple-black egg-shaped flowers on 16-18 inch stems in mid-spring. TriumphMid springMedium height
A Princess Irene tulip flower up close on the plant Princess Irene Triumph tulip, orange flamed purple, 12-14 inches, mid spring. TriumphMid springMedium height

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