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.
You’ll soon see why double Tulip 'Orange Princess' has twice won the RHS Award of Garden Merit. With its tightly packed wealth of petals, the fat blooms of double late tulips look almost like peonies. As for the colour, the rich, warm orange draws the eye irresistibly, making Tulip 'Orange Princess' the pride of your early-mid spring garden. Tulip 'Orange Princess' tulips are among the scented tulips and have a light, pleasingly sweet scent without being overpowering. This garden royalty is a sight for sore eyes!
Ideal for both borders and containers, 'Orange Princess' adds a regal touch to springtime landscapes. It thrives in well-drained soil and enjoys full to partial sunlight. Whether you're looking to elevate your garden's aesthetic or create stunning floral arrangements, Tulip 'Orange Princess' offers unparalleled beauty and charm. Plant these striking tulips in autumn for a dazzling burst of colour come spring.
Make your garden fit for royalty with the double orange Tulip 'Orange Princess'. Its enchanting orange hues and lavish petals promise to transform your outdoor space into a spectacular floral haven.
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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 Princess'
- Tulip group
- Double late (11)
- 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
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- 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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