Tulipa Dream Touch (Double Late Tulip)

Tulip ‘Dream Touch’ bears double and peony-like flowers densely packed with rich burgundy petals narrowly edged with snowy white. Looking almost like roses with their double set of petals, the blossoms mature to a deep mauve. Magnificent!

Tulip 'Dream Touch' bears double and peony-like flowers densely packed with rich burgundy petals narrowly edged with snowy white. Looking almost like roses with their double set of petals, the blossoms mature to a deep mauve. Magnificent! This acclaimed member of the Double Late Tulips group will bring charm and romance to your late spring garden.

  • Growing up to 18 inches tall (45 cm), this tulip creates dazzling harmonies with other flowering bulbs.
  • Since the flowers can be damaged in extreme weather conditions (rain and wind), it is advisable to plant them in a sheltered location.
  • Performs best in full sun in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers areas with cool winters and warm dry summers.
  • Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, and containers. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. Excellent as cut flowers!
  • To be planted in fall.
  • All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 8

Heat Zones 1
– 8

Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Bulbs
Plant Family Tulipa – Tulips
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 4"
(10cm)
Spacing 4″ (10cm)
Depth 7"
(17cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard