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Tulip Bulb Planting Guide
Gardeners have been smitten by the simple, elegant beauty of Tulips for hundreds of years, and with spectacular new varieties emerging all the time, there's no sign of them stopping! These brightly colored blooms illuminate in early spring and are perfect for both container and ground plantings. Not to mention, they add stunning sophistication and whimsy to cut arrangements. Read on for all of our tips and tricks on how to plant and care for Tulips.
Success Snapshot

PLANTING
DEPTH
Hybrids: 6-7" or 3x bulb height.
Species: 4-5".

WATER
QUANTITY
Moderate with growth

SUNLIGHT
QUANTITY
Full Sun

PLANTING
PROXIMITY
4-5" Apart

BLOOM
SEASON
Spring

HARDINESS
ZONES
Zones 3-8
Shop Related Products

Tulip Hollywood
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Hollywood'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Rococco
$8.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Rococo'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip West Point
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'West Point'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Aquilla
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Aquilla', syn. 'Aquila'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Abba
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Abba'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Yonina
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Yonina'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Perestroyka
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Perestroyka'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Dasystemon Tarda
$3.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Tarda'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Little Princess
$3.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Little Princess'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Spring Green
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Spring Green'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Monte Carlo
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Monte Carlo'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Saxatilis
$3.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa saxatilis
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Batalinii Red Gem
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa batalinii 'Red Gem', syn. linifolia 'Red Gem'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Pulchella Violacea
$4.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa pulchella 'Violacea', syn. humilis 'Violacea'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Exotic Parrot
$9.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Exotic Parrot'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Green Star
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Greenstar'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Clusiana Lady Jane
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Yellow Pomponette
$7.95
Contains: 10 Tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Yellow Pomponette'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip White Parrot
$8.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'White Parrot'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Danceline
$8.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Danceline'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8
Tulip Sunset Reflection Mix
$19.95
Contains: 30 Tulip bulbs, mixed
Botanical Name: Tulipa
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Judith Leyster
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Judith Leyster'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Kikomachi
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Kikomachi'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Vincent Van Gogh (Fringed)
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Vincent Van Gogh'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Red Parade
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Parade'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Pink Impression
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Pink Impression'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Dreaming Maid
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Dreaming Maid'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Lambada (Fringed)
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Lambada'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Ballade
$5.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Ballade'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Praestans Unicum
$9.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa praestans 'Unicum'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Tangerine Beauty
$9.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa vvedenskyi 'Tangerine Beauty'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip White Triumphator
$14.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'White Triumphator'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Dyanito
$14.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Dyanito'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Francoise
$14.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Francoise'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Nightrider
$14.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Nightrider'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Copper Image
$17.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Copper Image'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Moon and Stars Blend - Tulip & Daffodil Blend
$19.95
Contains: 10 Tulip bubs and 10 Daffodil bulbs
Botanical Name: Narcissus and Tulipa
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 4-8