Tulip Katinka | Double Late Tulip

Tulip ‘Katinka’ | Double Late Tulip

Elegant, romantic, and beautifully refined, Tulipa 'Katinka' is a breathtaking double late tulip admired for its silvery pale lavender blooms and luxurious peony-like flower form. With its soft moody colouring and richly layered petals, this sophisticated tulip adds timeless beauty to spring gardens, containers, and floral arrangements.

The large fully double flowers open in delicate shades of pale lilac, lavender, and soft silver tones, creating an ethereal and romantic effect in the garden. The lush rose-like blooms can reach up to 10 cm wide, bringing texture, elegance, and movement to late spring displays.

Blooming in May on sturdy compact stems, Tulip ‘Katinka’ combines the dramatic beauty of double late tulips with excellent garden performance. Its weather-resistant blooms and strong stems make it ideal for borders, raised beds, balcony boxes, containers, and professional cut flower production.

A favourite in luxury spring planting schemes, Tulip ‘Katinka’ pairs beautifully with creamy whites, dusty pinks, mauves, soft apricots, and fresh green foliage. Its elegant pastel-lilac tones make it especially popular for wedding florals, romantic cottage gardens, and premium spring containers.

Plant Details

• Group: Double Late Tulip
• Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Katinka'
• Flower Colour: Pale lavender, lilac, silvery pastel tones
• Bulb Size: 11/12
• Height: Approx. 35 cm
• Flowering Time: May
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for: Pots, balcony boxes, raised beds, borders, containers, cut flower gardens
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Growing Information

• Planting Time: September–December
• Planting Depth: Approx. 10 cm
• Spacing: 8–10 cm apart
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Moisture: Moderate moisture, avoid waterlogging

Harvesting & Vase Life

Harvest flowers when buds begin showing colour but are still slightly closed for the best vase life. The large layered blooms gradually open into luxurious floral arrangements with soft romantic movement.

• Vase Life: 7–10 days
• Note: Tulip stems naturally continue to grow in water, adding graceful elegance to bouquets.

Why gardeners love Tulip ‘Katinka’

• Elegant silvery pale lavender blooms
• Large peony-style double flowers
• Romantic pastel lilac colouring
• Strong stems and reliable flowering
• Excellent cut flower variety
• Beautiful for pots and borders
• Luxurious late spring tulip
• Perfect for cottage and romantic gardens

Delivery Information

Tulip bulbs will be shipped for autumn planting season from late September to early October 2026, depending on weather conditions and bulb harvest timing.

Plant in autumn for a spectacular late spring display filled with elegant pastel-lilac blooms, lush texture, and timeless garden beauty.