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Tulip in all shapes, colours and applications

Tulipa, or the tulip, is without a doubt the spring flower par excellence. With thousands of cultivars in all conceivable colours, shapes and heights, the tulip is an indispensable part of gardens, parks, borders, pots and flower shows worldwide. Tulips offer an early colour boost in the spring, from March to May, and combine well with other bulbs such as hyacinths, daffodils and muscari. They are suitable for cut flower cultivation, retail sales and naturalising. Whether it is classic Darwin hybrids, Triumph tulips, fringed types or botanical varieties - the possibilities are endless.

Tulipa – icon of spring and global trade classic

The tulip is one of the most cultivated flower bulbs in the world. Originally from Central Asia, the tulip became the national symbol of the Netherlands and has developed into an essential export product. With an unprecedented variety of colours, inflorescences and heights, the tulip fits into any type of planting – from large-scale landscapes to balcony pots.

Tulips are divided into several main groups:

  • Triumph – sturdy, mid-season, many colours

  • Darwin Hybrids – large-flowered, long-stemmed, ideal for cut flowers

  • Lily-flowered – elegant, slender, late flowering

  • Double early/late – double flowers, shorter in length

  • Botanical/species – low-growing, very suitable for naturalizing

They are planted in the fall and flower from March to May. Tulips are easy to grow, require well-drained soil and a sunny spot. Cut flowers are often grown under glass or in a tunnel, with harvest from February (when forcing).

Application:

  • Garden borders and flower beds (layered planting)

  • Pots and containers for retail and patio decoration

  • Cut flower cultivation – both greenhouse and open field

  • Public flowering events and seasonal shows

  • Combination planting with other flower bulbs

Tulips from Holland Bulb Market – world class from the source

As a specialist in flower bulbs Holland Bulb Market offers a very wide range of top quality tulips. We supply bulk bulbs for large scale projects, but also retail packaging for garden centres and export. Each variety is selected for flowering power, colour purity and uniformity.

Our advantages:

  • More than 200 commercially interesting cultivars

  • Technical support for flowering time control and combinations

  • Retail concepts, pre-packaged sets or bulk to order

  • Directly available from stock from August

Season information

  • Planting season: Autumn (September – December)

  • Flowering: March – May (species and climate dependent)

  • Category: Spring flower / cut flower / retail / naturalizing

  • Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

  • Climate:

    • Fully winter hardy

    • Best flowering in temperate climates with cold winters

    • Greenhouse flowering possible from January with forcing

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