Moneypenny Triumph Tulip Bulb | Tulipa – Pink Purple Spring Blooms

Add rich colour and classic spring structure to your garden with Moneypenny Triumph Tulip, a beautiful Tulipa variety known for its pink, purple and deep red tones. With its elegant single blooms and strong upright form, Moneypenny is ideal for garden beds, borders, pots and fresh cut flower arrangements.

Tulipa ‘Moneypenny’ belongs to the Triumph Tulip group, one of the most popular tulip types for garden displays and cutting. Triumph tulips are loved for their reliable stems, classic flower shape and strong colour range, making them a great choice for both formal plantings and mixed spring bulb displays.

Moneypenny produces a warm blend of pink and medium-purple tones with deeper red shading, creating a bold but refined look in the garden. Planted in groups, it creates a rich spring display that pairs beautifully with white, cream, burgundy, soft pink, purple and mixed tulips.

Supplied as a dormant bulb, Moneypenny can be planted in garden beds or pots once soil temperatures have cooled. Tulips perform best in cooler climates, but they can also be grown in many warmer areas when bulbs are chilled before planting.

Availability Note

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Image shown is an example picture only. Flower colour, size and form may vary slightly depending on growing conditions, climate and seasonal variation.

Features

• Beautiful Moneypenny Triumph Tulip variety
• Botanical name: Tulipa ‘Moneypenny’
• Classic single tulip flower form
• Pink, purple and deep red colour tones
• Elegant spring flowering display
• Strong stems suitable for garden and vase use
• Excellent for pots, borders and garden beds
• Works well in mass plantings or mixed bulb displays
• Great for cut flower arrangements
• Best suited to cool climates or chilled bulb planting in warmer zones
• Supplied as a dormant bulb
• Ready now, subject to stock on hand

Planting & Care

Plant Moneypenny Tulip bulbs in autumn to early winter, once the soil has cooled. In many Australian regions, tulips are commonly planted around April to June, depending on climate and seasonal conditions.

Tulips perform best in cooler climates. In warmer areas, bulbs may need to be chilled in the fridge for 4–6 weeks before planting to help encourage better flowering. Keep chilling bulbs away from ripening fruit, as fruit can release gases that may affect bulb quality.

Choose a position with full sun to part shade. In warmer climates, morning sun with some afternoon protection can help flowers last longer.

Plant into fertile, free-draining soil. Tulips dislike wet, heavy soil, so improve drainage before planting if needed. In pots, use a quality bulb mix or premium potting mix with excellent drainage.

Plant bulbs with the pointed end facing upward, approximately 2–3 times as deep as the bulb is tall. Space bulbs around 10–15cm apart for a strong display.

Water lightly after planting. Once shoots appear, keep the soil lightly moist but not wet. Avoid overwatering, especially before the bulbs are actively growing.

Feed when shoots emerge with a suitable bulb fertiliser or flowering plant fertiliser to support strong stems and quality blooms.

After flowering, remove spent blooms but leave the foliage to yellow and die back naturally. This allows the bulb to draw energy back into storage. In cooler climates, tulips may return in future seasons, although many gardeners grow tulips as seasonal display bulbs for the best results each year.

Flowering Time

Flowering: Late winter to spring, depending on climate, chilling and planting time.

In many Australian gardens, tulips flower from approximately August to October, depending on region and seasonal conditions.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Tulipa ‘Moneypenny’
Common Name: Tulip
Variety: Moneypenny
Type: Triumph Tulip
Product Type: Flowering bulb
Supplied As: Dormant bulb
Flower Colour: Pink, medium purple and deep red tones
Flower Form: Single tulip bloom
Planting Time: Autumn to early winter
Flowering Time: Late winter to spring
Aspect: Full sun to part shade
Planting Depth: Approximately 2–3 times the height of the bulb
Spacing: Approximately 10–15cm apart
Soil: Fertile, free-draining soil
Watering: Light to moderate during active growth
Climate: Best in cool climates; chilling recommended in warmer zones
End Use: Garden beds, borders, pots, spring displays, cut flowers
Availability: Ready now, subject to stock on hand

Pet Safety Note

Tulip bulbs can be harmful if eaten by pets. Keep bulbs and plant material away from cats, dogs and other animals.

FAQ

What type of tulip is Moneypenny?

Moneypenny is a Triumph Tulip, known for its classic single bloom shape, strong stems and reliable garden performance.

What colour is Moneypenny Tulip?

Moneypenny has a rich blend of pink, medium purple and deep red tones, giving it a bold spring display.

When should I plant Moneypenny Tulip bulbs?

Plant in autumn to early winter, once the soil has cooled. In many Australian regions, tulips are planted around April to June.

Do tulip bulbs need chilling in Australia?

In warmer climates, tulip bulbs usually perform better if chilled in the fridge for 4–6 weeks before planting. Cooler regions may not need extra chilling.

Can Moneypenny Tulips grow in pots?

Yes. Moneypenny Tulips are excellent in pots. Use a quality, free-draining bulb mix or premium potting mix and make sure the pot has good drainage holes.

How deep should I plant tulip bulbs?

Plant tulip bulbs approximately 2–3 times as deep as the bulb is tall, with the pointed end facing upward.

How far apart should I plant Moneypenny Tulips?

Space bulbs around 10–15cm apart for a strong display.

When will Moneypenny Tulips flower?

Flowering is usually from late winter to spring, depending on climate, chilling and planting time.

Are Moneypenny Tulips good for cut flowers?

Yes. Triumph tulips are excellent for cut flowers due to their strong stems and classic bloom shape.

Will tulips come back every year?

In cooler climates, tulips may return in future seasons. In warmer regions, they are often grown as seasonal display bulbs for the best results.

Do tulips need full sun?

Tulips grow best in full sun to part shade. In warmer areas, some afternoon protection can help flowers last longer.

What are they supplied as?

They are supplied as dormant bulbs, ready for planting during the recommended season.

Is this a pre-order?

No. Moneypenny Triumph Tulip bulbs are ready now, subject to stock on hand.

Are tulips safe for pets?

Tulip bulbs can be harmful if eaten by pets, so keep bulbs and plant material away from cats, dogs and other animals.