Tulip Orca

Early Blooming Double Tulipa, Double Early Tulip

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Citrusy Tangerine Orange
Kissed with golden highlights, the tangerine orange petals of this double early Tulip absolutely glow. Tulip Orca may have a few random streaks of green accenting the outer petals. Lush and full with strong, sturdy stems, they are beautiful cut flowers.

Code BTUOR

Patent

Plant Type Bulbs

Species

Height Short 10-14"

Spacing Plant 6" apart

Bloom Time Early Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 3-7

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Bags of 10

Special Features

  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • OK in Containers

Tulip General Information

Double early tulips have very strong, sturdy stems with long lasting blooms. Each bloom is packed with petals, giving them a peony like appearance.

Tulip Plant Care

Plant in well drained soil at least 6" deep and 6" apart. Foliage should not be removed until withered as energy is being stored for the next growing season. Stems can be cut back to maintain appearances if desired. Interested in forcing bulbs? Visit our Useful Links page.

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Shipping Details

We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December

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