Tulip 'Caatje'
Tulip 'Caatje' is not the sort to arrive quietly. Its huge, fully double blooms open in generous layers of coral pink and glowing red, each petal finished with a pale pink to white fringed edge that looks almost sugared. The effect is lavish but fresh, like a silk carnation reimagined by a tulip with theatrical ambitions. In borders, Tulip 'Caatje' brings depth, texture and a deliciously painterly warmth, especially when set among soft purples, creamy whites or airy spring fillers. Strong stems hold the impressive flowers with poise, making Tulip 'Caatje' a striking choice for cutting too.
Plant Tulip 'Caatje' in groups where its ruffled form can build into a proper spring performance, whether in a sunny border, a large container or a romantic cottage-style scheme. The fringed petals catch the light beautifully, shifting from bright coral-red at the heart to softer blush tones at the outer edges, so the flowers seem to change as they mature. Pair Tulip 'Caatje' with forget-me-nots, wallflowers or low-growing perennials for contrast, or let it stand alone and steal the scene. Among double fringed tulips, it has real presence, plenty of charm and just enough flamboyance to be thoroughly irresistible.
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Tulip 'Caatje'
Tulip 'Caatje' is not the sort to arrive quietly. Its huge, fully double blooms open in generous layers of coral pink and glowing red, each petal finished with a pale pink to white fringed edge that looks almost sugared. The effect is lavish but fresh, like a silk carnation reimagined by a tulip with theatrical ambitions. In borders, Tulip 'Caatje' brings depth, texture and a deliciously painterly warmth, especially when set among soft purples, creamy whites or airy spring fillers. Strong stems hold the impressive flowers with poise, making Tulip 'Caatje' a striking choice for cutting too.
Plant Tulip 'Caatje' in groups where its ruffled form can build into a proper spring performance, whether in a sunny border, a large container or a romantic cottage-style scheme. The fringed petals catch the light beautifully, shifting from bright coral-red at the heart to softer blush tones at the outer edges, so the flowers seem to change as they mature. Pair Tulip 'Caatje' with forget-me-nots, wallflowers or low-growing perennials for contrast, or let it stand alone and steal the scene. Among double fringed tulips, it has real presence, plenty of charm and just enough flamboyance to be thoroughly irresistible.
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Tulip 'Caatje' is not the sort to arrive quietly. Its huge, fully double blooms open in generous layers of coral pink and glowing red, each petal finished with a pale pink to white fringed edge that looks almost sugared. The effect is lavish but fresh, like a silk carnation reimagined by a tulip with theatrical ambitions. In borders, Tulip 'Caatje' brings depth, texture and a deliciously painterly warmth, especially when set among soft purples, creamy whites or airy spring fillers. Strong stems hold the impressive flowers with poise, making Tulip 'Caatje' a striking choice for cutting too.
Plant Tulip 'Caatje' in groups where its ruffled form can build into a proper spring performance, whether in a sunny border, a large container or a romantic cottage-style scheme. The fringed petals catch the light beautifully, shifting from bright coral-red at the heart to softer blush tones at the outer edges, so the flowers seem to change as they mature. Pair Tulip 'Caatje' with forget-me-nots, wallflowers or low-growing perennials for contrast, or let it stand alone and steal the scene. Among double fringed tulips, it has real presence, plenty of charm and just enough flamboyance to be thoroughly irresistible.
