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Tulip Types

March 4, 2023
Tulipa / Tulips
Stars of the spring garden, tulips are amongst the most popular bulbs, valued for their vibrant colors and shapes

A symbol of spring, tulips are the most popular bulbs and most gardeners reserve them a spot in the garden or containers. There are currently over 3,000 registered varieties, which are divided into fifteen groups, mostly based on the flower type, size, and blooming period of the tulip.

Single Tulips

  • The 'Single' denomination comes from their unique cup-shaped six-petal flower.
  • Single tulips can be early spring bloomers and are denoted as ''Single Early" with an average size of about 10 to 18 inches (25 – 45 cm).
  • Late spring bloomers, "Single Late", are comparatively bigger with a height averaging 18 and 30 inches (45 – 75 cm).

Single Early Tulips

Tulip, Single Early Tulip, Single Late Tulip, Double Early Tulip, Double Late Tulip, Lily Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Greigii Tulip, Parrot Tulip, Spring FlowersTulip 'Christmas Dream'

 Tulip Purple Prince,Tulipa Purple Prince,Tulipe Purple Prince,Single Early Tulips, Purple Tulips, Tulipes Simples Hatives

Tulip 'Purple Prince'

Tulip, Single Early Tulip, Single Late Tulip, Double Early Tulip, Double Late Tulip, Lily Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Greigii Tulip, Parrot Tulip, Spring FlowersTulip 'Apricot Beauty'

Single Late Tulips

Tulip Queen of Night,Tulipa Queen of Night,Tulipe Queen of Night,Single Late Tulips, Tulips Simples Tardives

Tulip 'Queen of Night'

Tulip, Single Early Tulip, Single Late Tulip, Double Early Tulip, Double Late Tulip, Lily Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Greigii Tulip, Parrot Tulip, Spring FlowersTulip 'Blushing Beauty'

Tulip, Single Early Tulip, Single Late Tulip, Double Early Tulip, Double Late Tulip, Lily Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Greigii Tulip, Parrot Tulip, Spring FlowersTulip 'Pink Diamond'

Double Tulips

  • Also called 'peony' tulips because of their shapes, their elegant flowers can be as wide as 10 inches (25cm).
  • Sensitive to rain or wind, they will do well in a sheltered spot.
  • Their average size is between 12 – 16 in. (30-40 cm). Similar to the Single tulips, the Double Tulips have Early and Late bloomers.

Double Early Tulips

Tulip, Single Early Tulip, Single Late Tulip, Double Early Tulip, Double Late Tulip, Lily Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Greigii Tulip, Parrot Tulip, Spring FlowersTulip 'Monsella'

Tulip, Single Early Tulip, Single Late Tulip, Double Early Tulip, Double Late Tulip, Lily Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Greigii Tulip, Parrot Tulip, Spring FlowersTulip 'Foxtrot'

 Tulip Mondial,Tulipa Mondial,Tulipe Mondial,Double Early Tulips, White Tulips, Tulipes Hatives Doubles

Tulip 'Mondial'

Double Late Tulips

Tulip, Single Early Tulip, Single Late Tulip, Double Early Tulip, Double Late Tulip, Lily Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Greigii Tulip, Parrot Tulip, Spring FlowersTulip 'Annelinde'

Tulip, Single Early Tulip, Single Late Tulip, Double Early Tulip, Double Late Tulip, Lily Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Greigii Tulip, Parrot Tulip, Spring FlowersTulip 'Orange Princess'

Tulip, Single Early Tulip, Single Late Tulip, Double Early Tulip, Double Late Tulip, Lily Tulip, Fringed Tulip, Greigii Tulip, Parrot Tulip, Spring FlowersTulip 'Double Sugar'

Fosteriana Tulips

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 – 8
Heat Zones 1 – 8
Plant Type Bulbs
Plant Family Tulipa – Tulips
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Height 6" – 3' (15cm – 90cm)
Spread 4" (10cm)
Spacing 4" (10cm)
Depth 7" (17cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage