Tulipa Double Early ‘Columbus’
Tulip
This Double Early Tulip ‘Columbus’ is available directly from our farm in Holland. It showcases beautiful soft purple-pink colors with peony shaped flowers.
Double Early Tulip bulbs are hybrids of Single Early Tulips.
Double Early Tulips are the earliest Double flowering tulip bulbs to bloom. They feature large and long-lasting peony like flowers on short sturdy stems. (generally 12 inches Tall) Their strong and sturdy stems make them excellent for borders and beds.
Double Early Tulip bulbs are exceptional for forcing and mass landscape displays with Daffodils, Muscari and Crocus flower bulbs. They will flower early in the season.
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Growing Tips
Flowering time (March-April) We supply top sized bulbs (12+cm) Planting Depth: 6" (15cm) Spacing: 4-6" (10-15cm) Bloom Duration: 1-3 weeksAdditional information
| Common name | Tulip |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Height | 14 Inches |
| Spread | 3 Inches |
| Planting Depth | 6-8 Inches |
| Bloom Time | Early to Mid Season |
| Shipping Season | Fall |
| Color | Pink |
| Forcing | cut, pot |
| Characteristics | Average, Border or Bed, Butterflies, Container, Fragrant, Mass Planting, Partial Shade, Sun |
| Companion Plant Name | Tulipa Double Early 'Foxtrot' |
| Packaging | 10 Retail Packages of 10 Bulbs, Size 11/12, Bin Display Box of 125 Bulbs, Size 11/12, Bulk Tray of 700 Bulbs, Size 11/12 |
Description
- Wholesale Double Early Tulip bulbs are an ideal type for borders, beds and early forcing
- Double Early Tulip bulbs feature long-lasting peony like flowers on short sturdy stems that combine well with Muscari Armeniacum.
- Tulip bulbs perform best in full sun but will tolerate some shade
- Tulips dislike wetness and require well-drained soil
- Fertilize tulip bulbs when they appear in spring. We recommend a general low-nitrogen fertilizer.
- When planting bulk tulip bulbs, you should always place the pointed end up
- Bulk Tulip bulbs should be planted at a depth of double the height of the bulb
- Have a look at our tips for planting and care
