Alison Bradley Tulip

Alison Bradley is a gorgeous double tulip with rich, saturated purple blooms and layer upon layer of silky petals. Its full, peony-like flowers open in shades of deep violet and plum, creating a dramatic burst of color in the spring garden. The densely packed petals give each bloom a wonderfully lush appearance and make Alison Bradley just as impressive in a vase as it is in the landscape.

A beautiful choice for cutting gardens, borders, and containers, Alison Bradley pairs especially well with blush pink, lavender, creamy white, and apricot tulips. Its jewel-toned coloring is also stunning planted in a large grouping for a bold spring display.

Quantity: 10 Bulbs

Bloom Time: Mid spring
Height: Approximately 14–18 inches
Flower Type: Double Early / Peony-Flowered
Color: Rich violet-purple
Light: Full sun to part sun
Planting Time: Fall
Hardiness: Zones 3–8

Please note: Flower color, height, and bloom time can vary slightly depending on growing conditions and climate.

About Double Tulips

Double tulips are loved for their exceptionally full, layered blooms that often resemble peonies rather than traditional tulips. Their lush flowers bring incredible texture to spring gardens and make beautiful additions to bouquets and arrangements.

Whether planted in sweeping groups, tucked into perennial beds, or grown specifically for cutting, double tulips put on an unforgettable spring show.

Planting & Growing Information

Plant tulip bulbs in fall once soil temperatures have cooled, ideally when nighttime temperatures are consistently around 40-50°F. Tulips require a period of winter cold to produce their best spring flowers.

Choose a location with full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. Avoid areas where water tends to collect, as tulip bulbs do not tolerate sitting in wet soil.

Plant bulbs approximately 6 inches deep with the pointed end facing upward. For garden displays, bulbs can be spaced approximately 4-6 inches apart. For dedicated cut-flower production, tulips can be planted much more closely together.

Water thoroughly after planting. In most climates, normal fall and winter precipitation will provide adequate moisture until growth begins in spring.

Growing Details

• Type: Double-flowering tulip

• Light: Full sun to light shade

• Planting Season: Fall

• Planting Depth: Approximately 6 inches

• Garden Spacing: 4-6 inches

• Bloom Season: Spring

• Use: Cut flowers, containers and garden plantings

• Hardiness: Tulips perform best where they receive a sufficient winter chilling period

For Cut Flowers

Double tulips make spectacular cut flowers. For the longest vase life, harvest when the buds are fully colored but have not completely opened.

Tulips continue to grow after they are cut, and their stems naturally bend and move toward light. This movement is part of their charm and gives arrangements a wonderfully relaxed, garden-inspired appearance.

Are Tulips Perennial?

While tulips are technically perennial bulbs, many of today's highly bred varieties, including many double tulips, perform most reliably when treated as annuals. Gardeners may leave bulbs in the ground to return the following year, but flower size, stem length and overall performance can vary in subsequent seasons.

For the largest, highest-quality blooms, we recommend planting fresh bulbs each fall.

Please Note

Tulip bulbs are a natural, living product, so size and appearance may vary slightly from bulb to bulb. Bloom timing, flower size, stem length and color can also vary depending on your climate and growing conditions.

All tulip bulbs are inspected before leaving our farm and carefully packed for their journey to your garden.

Thank you for supporting our family farm. We hope these beautiful double tulips bring a little extra magic to your spring garden.