- Double late
- Perennial
- Zones 3–7
- Purple
- Double
Blue Diamond
Perennial double late tulip in purple and lavender, blooming in mid spring and late spring. Double Late tulip with layered double blooms in lavender-purple. USDA zones 3–7.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Double late Double · 2–4 in (5–9 cm)
- Colors
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- Purple
- Lavender
- Blooms
- Mid spring, Late spring
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 14–16 in (36–41 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–7 Perennial
- Planted as
- Bulb
- Botanical name
- Tulipa hybrid
In the garden
- Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Double Late (peony-flowering) tulip listed by Johnny's Selected Seeds as a 1960s introduction.
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Is Blue Diamond hardy in my zone?
Blue Diamond survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 7. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Blue Diamond need full sun?
Blue Diamond grows in full sun.
When does Blue Diamond bloom?
Blue Diamond blooms in mid spring and late spring.
Is Blue Diamond good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Blue Diamond as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
