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3-8
16 - 18 inches
Mid spring
Full Sun, Partial Shade
12+ CM
| Size/Grade | What It Is | Who It’s For |
|---|---|---|
| Own Root & Jumbo Own Root | Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. | Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit. |
| Premium WOW!® Roots | Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. | Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments. |
| Fortuniana Rootstock | A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. | Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter. |
| Jumbo WOW!® Roots | An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. | Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden. |
Pittsburgh Tulip adds a rich, unexpected twist to spring garden color. Its silvery-purple blooms gradually deepen to a darker violet, creating a layered, moody look that stands out in beds and borders. While other tulips fade fast or droop in spring storms, this one stays upright and keeps its shape, even when the weather doesn’t cooperate.
Color That Changes with the Season: This isn’t your typical tulip. Pittsburgh opens with soft, smoky lavender tones and matures into a deeper, velvety purple. That natural shift gives your garden extra depth—like you planted multiple varieties, when it’s really just one. It pairs beautifully with creamy whites, soft yellows, or even bright reds if you like bold contrast.
Built to Handle Real Spring Weather: One of the best things about Pittsburgh Tulip is how well it holds up. Spring rain and wind are part of the deal, but thanks to its thick, sturdy stems, this tulip stays tall. No flopping, no fuss—just strong, upright blooms that keep your garden looking clean and fresh even after a storm.
Perfect for Bouquets, Too:These tulips aren’t just pretty in the garden—they’re made for cutting. The classic egg-shaped blooms and 16–18-inch height make them perfect for arranging. Add a few stems to a vase, and you’ve got instant style on the table without needing to dress them up.
An Easy Win for Mid-Spring Color: Pittsburgh blooms right after the early tulips and before the late-season varieties, so it’s a great bridge in your spring display. Plant the bulbs about six inches deep in sunny, well-drained soil. They’re easygoing and look best when planted in clusters, where that shifting color really shines.
If you're after a tulip with more depth and durability than the usual pastels, Pittsburgh is the one to plant. It’s bold without being flashy, tough without losing elegance—a reliable pick for gardeners who want something a little different.
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| Zones | Shipping Dates | Last Order Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3A - 3B | 8/31/26 - 10/23/26 | 10/19/26 |
| 4A - 6B | 8/31/26 - 10/23/26 | 10/19/26 |
| 7A - 10B | 9/21/26 - 11/6/26 | 11/2/26 |
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3-8
16 - 18 inches
Mid spring
Full Sun, Partial Shade
12+ CM
We partner with expert horticulturalists who optimize our varieties for traits like uniqueness, fragrance, flavor and size.
From our 1,200-acre farm on the coast of Lake Michigan, our gardeners hand-prep and hand-package every plant to quick-ship right to your door.
At Spring Hill, we’re diligent about treating our plants with the utmost care--and have been for more than 175 years.
Each variety we offer is expertly cultivated to delight, inspire, and beautify your home. You'll find plants here you won't find anywhere else!
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