Division 2 - Double Early Tulips
By Heather Bolen
Double Early tulips (Division 2) look almost like peonies with their double row of petals. The flowers are wider than they are high, reaching 3” (8cm) across, and come in a wide range of colors, from red to yellow to white. They often exhibit a contrasting color, offering a striking display in the garden in early-mid spring.
Their short sturdy stems easily withstand the adverse early spring weather conditions. That said, they are often taller (12-16” /30-40cm) than the Single Earlies and last longer. Some blooms are even fragrant!
Individual blooms can look a bit messy, which gets worse as they age. But, their full, showy blooms look amazing from a distance and so are great for bedding schemes.
Once upon a time, the Double Earlies all originated from the mid-19th-century tulip ‘Murillo’ and its sports.
KEY FEATURES
Blooms early (early to mid-April)
Double row of petals with showy, peony-like appearance
Bowl-shaped blooms reach 3 in. (8 cm) across
Some blooms are fragrant
8-12" (20-30 cm) tall on short, sturdy stems
Wide range of colors, often with contrasting color
Excellent for bedding, borders, containers, and as cut flowers
Work well for forcing
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