While the showy hybrid tulips have a justifiable claim to fame, they were inspired by the species-type tulips. Since these are naturally adapted to bloom beautifully for year after year without special grooming, you have a good chance of persuading them to make themselves at home in your garden beds, returning every season to brighten your spring days. Tulip humilis 'Helene' is a variety of humilis tulip, and its soft lilac-pink blooms, borne in profusion, coupled with their ease of cultivation are sure to make you fall in love!