White Swallow tulip
Tulipa 'White Swallow'
TGA-KAVB 1975
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size20 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
'White Swallow' tulip (Tulipa 'White Swallow') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. The flowers open in early to late spring and stand about 20 inches tall. The outside of each bloom is ivory white with a creamy flame. Inside, the petals are white and the anthers are canary yellow.
Pairs well with Bridal Crown daffodil, Cat's Pajamas nepeta, Duchesse de Nemours peony, and Ernest Markham clematis.