Tulip 'Moon Mist'

Tulip 'Moon Mist' is a double tulip with the sort of colouring that makes you lean in, then lean in again just to check you have understood it properly. Its layered blooms open with creamy outer petals brushed in plum, green and soft pink, while the inner petals reveal a misty lavender-purple heart. The effect is quietly dramatic, like moonlight meeting a watercolour wash. As the flowers mature, Tulip 'Moon Mist' becomes increasingly textured and intriguing, with each bloom showing its own painterly blend of tones. In borders or containers, Tulip 'Moon Mist' brings a sophisticated, slightly mysterious note to late spring displays.

Grow Tulip 'Moon Mist' in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position, planting the bulbs in autumn for flowers the following spring. Its unusual mix of cream, green, plum and lavender pairs beautifully with blue forget-me-nots, purple alliums, white narcissi and fresh spring foliage, creating a scheme with depth but no unnecessary fuss. The full, peony-like flowers are also excellent for cutting, adding a cool, artistic elegance to vases indoors. Planted generously, Tulip 'Moon Mist' has real impact, yet it never feels brash. This is a tulip for gardeners who prefer their spring colour with nuance, atmosphere and a little delicious uncertainty.