Plant tulip bulbs from October to mid-December, once the weather has cooled. Until then, store them somewhere cool, dry and safely away from mice and squirrels.
'Orange Flavour'
Tulip 'Orange Flavour' is a burst of sunshine wrapped up in a double bloom. With its rich orange petals that resemble the full, fluffy form of a peony, this tulip offers a truly stunning display in any spring garden. The large, dense blooms are a real eye-catcher, creating a vibrant focal point whether planted in borders, containers, or cutting gardens. Tulip 'Orange Flavour' adds a bold splash of colour that warms up any garden, making it a perfect choice for brightening up sunny spots or creating striking contrast against greens and purples.
What makes Tulip 'Orange Flavour' stand out is not just its colour but its shape. The fully double blooms, with their layers of petals, provide a peony-like elegance that adds sophistication to your garden without the need for high-maintenance care. Its vivid orange colour stays fresh and bold throughout its blooming period, ensuring that your spring garden remains lively and full of energy. Tulip 'Orange Flavour' is the perfect choice to bring a zesty pop of orange to your garden.
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, 15–20cm deep and around 10cm apart. You can leave a little more space between them in borders.
Water once after planting to settle the soil. Border-grown tulips rarely need further watering, but containers should be kept lightly moist and never waterlogged.
Remove faded flowers, then allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally. This helps the bulbs store energy for the following year.
- Botanical name
- Tulipa 'Orange Flavour'
- Tulip group
- Double early (2)
- Flower colour
- Orange
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 60 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
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Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten - Years to establish
- 1st year
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