Tulip Vendee Globe

BTUVG Tulipa, Lily Flowering Tulip

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No Two Flowers Alike
Tulip Vendee Globe is a Lily Flowering Tulip that resembles flaring, cup-shaped lilies with gently pointed tips. Named after the round-the-world sailing race, the blossoms are as varied as each vessel’s sails. Flowers are yellow splashed with varying shades of reds and oranges. Plant in large groups for a dramatic effect.

Minus icon Plant Type Bulbs

Minus icon Height Short 18"

Minus icon Spacing Plant 6" apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Late Spring

Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Minus icon Growing Zones 3-7

Minus icon Soil Type Normal

Minus icon Water Needs Medium

Minus icon Sold In Bags of 8

Special Features

  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Bulbs for Naturalizing
  • For a Slope or Bank
  • OK in Containers

Botanical Name

Tulip 'Vendee Globe'

Tulip General Information

Lily flowering tulips' shape and characteristics make this selection a garden must have. Long pointed petals flex to create the lily shape.

Tulip Plant Care

Plant in sunny, well drained soil at least 6" deep and 6" apart. Foliage should not be removed until it is spent to promote bulb strength. 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 8,9, 10: Early April

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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