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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
6-7", 3x bulb height

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 Mystery Mix
$7.95
Contains: Tulip bulbs. Choose from available pack sizes.
Botanical Name: Tulipa mix
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Hollywood
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Hollywood'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Rococco
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Rococo'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Brest (Fringed)
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Brest'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Perfect Match Mix
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Double Negrita
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Negrita Double'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Wow (Blue Wow)
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Wow'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Canasta (Fringed)
$12.95
Contains: 10 Tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Canasta'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Judith Leyster
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Judith Leyster'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Curly Sue (Fringed)
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Curly Sue'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Menton
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Menton'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Vincent Van Gogh (Fringed)
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Vincent Van Gogh'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Daydream
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Daydream'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Red Parade
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Parade'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Christmas Marvel
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Christmas Marvel'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Kikomachi
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Kikomachi'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Flaming Kiss
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Flaming Kiss'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Negrita
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Negrita'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Purple Dream
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Purple Dream'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Aquilla
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Aquilla', syn. 'Aquila'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Abba
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Abba'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Marilyn
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Marilyn'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Ballade
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Ballade'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Estella Rijnveld Parrot
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Estella Rijnveld'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Mona Lisa
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Mona Lisa'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Yonina
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Yonina'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Mascotte (Fringed)
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Mascotte'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Perestroyka
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Perestroyka'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Black Parrot
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Black Parrot'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Apricot Parrot
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Apricot Parrot'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8
Tulip Mount Tacoma
$12.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Mount Tacoma'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip West Point
$10.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'West Point'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip The Edge
$12.95
Contains: 5 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa 'The Edge'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

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

Tulip Sylvestris
$7.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa sylvestris
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Tulip Bakeri Lilac Wonder
$7.95
Contains: 10 tulip bulbs
Botanical Name: Tulipa bakeri 'Lilac Wonder', syn. saxatilis 'Lilac Wonder'
Exposure: Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 5-8

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

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