• Fosteriana
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • White
  • Single

Flaming Purissima

Perennial fosteriana tulip in white and pink, blooming in mid spring. Fosteriana tulip opening ivory to white with a yellow center and variable rose feathering and flames. USDA zones 3–8.

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A Flaming Purissima tulip flower up close on the plant
A Flaming Purissima tulip flower up close on the plant

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Flaming Purissima tulip plants in bloom in a garden
Flaming Purissima tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Fosteriana Single
Colors
  • White
  • Pink
Striped
Blooms
Mid spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
16–18 in (41–46 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun (estimated)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Tulipa hybrid

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

A sport of White Emperor (Purissima).

Sources

Where to buy

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  • John ScheepersBulbs

    10 bulbs

    In stock

    $11.75Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Van EngelenBulbs

    100 bulbs

    In stock

    $73.25Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Flaming Purissima tulip flower up close on the plant
    A Flaming Purissima tulip flower up close on the plant
  • Flaming Purissima tulip plants in bloom in a garden
    Flaming Purissima tulip plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Flaming Purissima hardy in my zone?

Flaming Purissima 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 Flaming Purissima need full sun?

Flaming Purissima grows in full sun.

When does Flaming Purissima bloom?

Flaming Purissima blooms in mid spring.

Is Flaming Purissima good for cutting?

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

See also

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A Red Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Red Emperor Heirloom Fosteriana tulip with red flowers over a yellow base, up to 7 inches across. FosterianaEarly springMedium height
A Orange Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Orange Emperor Fosteriana tulip in carrot-orange with a pale yellow base, later than most Emperors. FosterianaEarly springMedium height
A Sweetheart tulip flower up close on the plant Sweetheart Fosteriana tulip in lemon-yellow with broad white edges, 16 to 18 inches. FosterianaMid springMedium height
A White Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant White Emperor Fosteriana tulip, also called Purissima, opening milky white and maturing to pure white. FosterianaMid springMedium height

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A Cummins tulip flower up close on the plant Cummins Fringed tulip with lavender-blue goblet blooms and white fringed petal edges. FringedLate springMedium height
A Estella Rijnveld tulip flower up close on the plant Estella Rijnveld Heirloom Parrot tulip with twisted red and white flamed petals on 18-20 inch stems. ParrotMid springMedium height
A Exotic Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Exotic Emperor Double Early sport of White Emperor, ivory-white with green striations, 12-20 inches. Double earlyEarly springMedium height
A Fancy Frills tulip flower up close on the plant Fancy Frills Fringed tulip with rose-pink petals, ivory-white base and pale crystalline fringe. FringedMid springMedium height

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