Tulipa 'Double Pink Salmon'
double late tulip bulbs
Big, blousy blooms bring a soft, uplifting feel just when the garden is waking up. Each flower opens into layers of rounded, peony-style petals, blending creamy blush with warm salmon-pink tones that catch the light beautifully and give real depth to borders and pots alike.
This stunning double late tulip forms sturdy stems that hold these full heads well, making it a reliable choice for adding structure without fuss. It flowers through mid to late spring, pairing nicely with other spring bulbs or weaving through low perennials for a relaxed, cottage-style look.
Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot and you’ll get the best colour and shape; it’s equally at home in containers where you can bring the detail up close.
This stunning double late tulip forms sturdy stems that hold these full heads well, making it a reliable choice for adding structure without fuss. It flowers through mid to late spring, pairing nicely with other spring bulbs or weaving through low perennials for a relaxed, cottage-style look.
Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot and you’ll get the best colour and shape; it’s equally at home in containers where you can bring the detail up close.
How to care for Tulipa Double Pink Salmon:
Using fresh, good-quality compost, plant bulbs in pots from September to November. For borders, we advise waiting until after the first frosts (typically mid-October to early December depending on your location) to reduce the risk of potential disease such as Tulip Fire.
Plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.
In spring, when the plants are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
Plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.
In spring, when the plants are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.2m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
