This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: April
• Hardiness: fully hardy
• Bulb size: 11/12
  
  Mauve-pink double petals surround golden stamens in this peony-like double late tulip. Borne aloft on sturdy stems from lush grey-green leaves, ‘Backpacker’ mixes beautifully with the darker plummy-purple gem of ‘Blue Diamond', and the papery-pink perfection of ‘Finola’.
  
  
• Garden care: In November or December plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep in fertile, well-drained soil. After flowering deadhead and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.