Tulip, single early hybrids
Tulipa selections
Single early tulips are available in nearly every color of the rainbow, including white, red, orange, yellow, and purple. Pastel colors of pink, peach, apricot, and cream are also available. Generally, the flowers are borne on short, strong stems, which means they can tolerate wind and rain better than some types of tulips. Those with the shortest stems may not work well as cut flowers, but those in the taller range make fine bouquets. Some varieties are fragrant, too.
Use single early tulips in flowerbeds, borders, container gardens, rock gardens, or for indoor forcing. Because they bloom early, they generally need less chilling to force them into bloom than later-blooming types.
Shown above: Purple Prince tulip
- Light:
- Sun,Part Sun
- Zones:
- 3-8
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Plant Height:
- 10-18 inches tall
- Plant Width:
- To 6 inches wide
- Flower Color:
- White, Pink/Rose, Blue/Violet/Lavender, Red, Yellow/Gold, Orange, Green, Bicolor, Blue/Blue-Green Leaves
- Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Landscape Uses:
- Containers,Beds & Borders
- Special Features:
- Attractive Foliage,Fragrant,Cut Flowers,Drought Tolerant,Easy to Grow
Top Varieties
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Tulipa 'Cardinal Rampolla') is also sometimes called 'Apricot' or 'Safrano'. It's an heirloom that produces regal burnt orange, gold, and, yellow blooms on stems to 14 inches tall. Zones 3-8
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Tulipa 'Christmas Marvel') blooms early in spring and grows 18 inches tall. Its rosy red cup-shape blooms fade to pink at the edges. Its long stems and delightful fragrance make it an excellent cut flower. Zones 3-8
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Tulipa 'Diana') is an heirloom from 1909 that bears lovely ivory-white flowers on short, sturdy stems in early spring. It grows 12 inches tall. Zones 3-7
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Tulipa 'Keizerskroon') is an heirloom from 1750 that shows off rich flowers with wide yellow edges. It blooms in early spring and grows 13 inches tall. Zones 3-7
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Tulipa 'Lac van Rijn') dates from the 1620s. Its burgundy-and-ivory single blooms appear in early to midspring on stems to 14 inches tall. This fragrant variety multiplies readily, quickly forming dense clumps of color in the spring landscape. Zones 3-8
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Tulipa 'Prince of Austria') bears orange-red flowers and is one of the most strongly fragrant varieties available. It grows 12 inches tall and blooms in early spring. Zones 3-7
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Tulipa 'Van der Neer') is an heirloom from 1860 that bears rich rosy-purple flowers. It grows 12 inches tall and blooms in early spring. Zones 3-7
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Tulipa 'Purple Prince') blooms early midseason on 14-inch-tall stems. The purple petals have a lilac blush with slightly scalloped edges. Color intensifies near the base of the bloom, and stems take on a purplish cast. Zones 3-8
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