Tulip ‘Mocha Ruffle’

Description

Tulip ‘Mocha Ruffle’ is a fringed tulip with a wonderfully unusual palette, blending warm earthy tones of soft coffee, mocha, dusky rose and peachy terracotta. Its blooms have a full, heavily draped look, with ruffled petals that fold and overlap like fine fabric gathered at the rim. The softly serrated edges add extra texture, catching the light in a pale caramel glow and giving Tulip ‘Mocha Ruffle’ its distinctive, tactile charm. Neither pink nor brown, but somewhere far more interesting in between, Tulip ‘Mocha Ruffle’ brings a sophisticated warmth to late spring borders, especially when planted in generous groups.

Grow Tulip ‘Mocha Ruffle’ in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position, planting the bulbs in autumn for a richly coloured spring display. Its nuanced tones pair beautifully with blue forget-me-nots, bronze foliage, creamy narcissi, deep plum tulips and fresh green euphorbias, creating a scheme that feels elegant, layered and quietly contemporary. The ruffled flowers are also excellent for cutting, adding texture and an unexpected warmth to arrangements indoors. In pots near a doorway or gathered through a border, Tulip ‘Mocha Ruffle’ has the confidence of a statement tulip, but with far subtler manners. Distinctive, refined and gently flamboyant, Tulip ‘Mocha Ruffle’ is perfect for gardeners who enjoy colour with depth.