Tulip Princess Irene Single Early Bulbs
Delivery: End Aug to Feb
Tulip Princess Irene bears sweetly scented, bright orange flowers flamed with purple, held on short stems above broad, lance-shaped leaves.
Reminescent of a tropical sunset, this award-winning variety will be sure to dazzle passers-by as its regal flowers progressively open to reveal their flamboyant colouring and gloriously symmetrical egg shape. Particularly eye-catching planted in bold groups, tulip Princess Irene also mixes well with a wide range of spring flowering bulbs and plants in beds, borders and containers.
Quintessential symbols of spring renowned for their excellent vase life, tulips will be sure to brighten up any corner of the home with their long-lasting blooms.
Bulb Size (cm) | 11 - 12cm Bulb |
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Colour | Orange, Purple |
Delivery period | End Aug to Feb |
Garden Position | Sun |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Height | 43 cm |
Month of Blooming | April (Early), April (Late) |
Planting Density (per square m) | 60-75 |
Planting Depth | 15cm |
Planting Position | Front border |
Planting Time | Autumn, Winter |
Scented | Yes |
Special Features | Good for Cut Flowers, Fragrant, RHS Award of Garden Merit, Heirloom |
Suitable for Pots | Yes |
Type of Soil | Fertile, Well Drained |