Most bulbs that bloom in the spring, like tulips and hyacinths, need a long period of cold weather to grow and bloom properly. In most of the United States, this cold period is caused by winters spent in the ground. However, in some places, the soil is not cold enough. Prechilling tricks the bulbs into “thinking” they’ve had a cold winter. They need to be kept in a fridge (not a freezer) for 6 to 12 weeks before planting in order to do well. After this time, the bulbs can be planted outdoors normally. LEARN MORE.
This is a stunning blend of large, florist-grade tulips in shades of pink, rose, and apricot. Plant these, and next spring you, your friends, and your neighbors will all enjoy the simple pleasure of having a bouquet of tulips that you grew yourself. Introduced 2005.
This is a stunning blend of large, florist-grade tulips in shades of pink, rose, and apricot. Plant these, and next spring you, your friends, and your neighbors will all enjoy the simple pleasure of having a bouquet of tulips that you grew yourself. Introduced 2005.
Enter the area you want to plant in square feet below to find out how many bulbs you need.
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant. The amaryllis are the last bulbs to arrive in the Colorblends warehouse. They are typically available for delivery toward the end of October. They can be planted upon receipt. They can also be stored in a cool, dry location for several weeks. Please note: Amaryllis bulbs may start growing before they are potted. If you don’t want to plant right away, open the bag(s) and place the bulbs on their roots so the flower stems can grow straight up. And dont forget to mark your calendar or set a reminder to pot the bulbs. Paperwhites can be potted upon receipt. They can also be stored in a cool, dry location for many weeks. Many people pot their bulbs in batches, one after the next, to keep the fragrance coming. Its not unusual for paperwhites to begin to sprout while in storage. A few inches of shoots appear, and then they stop. It’s like the bulbs know they’re getting ahead of themselves. The shoots often curl around the bulbs, pointing opposite gravity. After the bulbs are potted, the shoots straighten up.
Tulips do best in full sun, but they can handle a little shade. In the South, some afternoon shade will make the flowers last longer. They require well-drained soil. If you want a beautiful display, treat tulips like annuals: remove and throw away the bulbs after they bloom, and plant new ones in the fall. In a less formal situation, you can leave the bulbs in place. There won’t be a lot of flowers and they will be different sizes and heights, but that can be charming in its own way.
Tulips do best in full sun, but they can handle a little shade. In the South, some afternoon shade will make the flowers last longer. They require well-drained soil. If you want a beautiful display, treat tulips like annuals: remove and throw away the bulbs after they bloom, and plant new ones in the fall. In a less formal situation, you can leave the bulbs in place. There won’t be a lot of flowers and they will be different sizes and heights, but that can be charming in its own way.
Tulips are one of the most beloved spring blooming flowers providing a burst of color after the drab winter months. While most tulips have the classic cup-shaped single bloom there are some varieties that look surprisingly similar to roses. These tulip varieties, known as double tulips, have an abundance of petals that create a full, peony-like flower form. If you love the look of roses but not the thorns, double tulips are an excellent alternative to grow in your spring garden.
What are Double Tulips?
Double tulips, also known as peony tulips are a type of tulip that has extra petals that create a fuller bloom. They are classified in the Tulipa genus as Tulipa x hybrida. The “x” indicates they are a hybrid tulip variety.
Double tulips have between 40-100 petals, compared to the usual 3 petals of a classic tulip. This abundance of petals gives them a layered, ruffled appearance that resembles the bloom of a rose or peony.
Double tulips come in a wide range of colors including red, white, pink, purple, orange, yellow and bicolor varieties The most popular double tulip colors are shades of red, pink and white
Why Double Tulips Look Like Roses
There are a few key characteristics that give double tulips their rose-like appearance:
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Abundant petals – The excess of petals, sometimes doubling or tripling the amount of a regular tulip, gives double tulips a lush, full form. This mimics the look of a classic rose bloom.
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Ruffled petals – The petals of double tulips are ruffled and layered. As the flower opens, the petals unfold in a loose, disheveled way similar to a rose.
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Round flower shape – Whereas regular tulips have a elongated cup shape, double tulips are round and full, similar to a hybrid tea rose.
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Large flower size – Double tulips have a bloom size of about 3-4 inches across when fully open. This large bloom adds to their rose-like presence.
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Tall stems – Double tulip varieties have sturdy, tall stems ranging from 12-24 inches high. This presents the flowers elegantly above the foliage, much like a classic rose stem.
When you see double tulips in full bloom, it’s easy to understand why they are one of the best tulip varieties to grow if you want flowers that resemble roses.
Popular Varieties of Double Tulips
If you want to grow tulips that look like roses in your own garden, here are some of the most popular double tulip varieties to consider:
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Monte Carlo – Vibrant red double tulips that look like velvety roses. The blooms have a subtly ruffled edge to the petals.
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Queen of Marvel – Dramatic dark pink double tulip blooms that open fully to resemble old garden roses.
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Angelique – Soft pink double blooms with a tinge of lavender on the petal edges. A very feminine and romantic look.
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Mount Tacoma – Creamy white double tulips with brushstroke-like red flames. Stunning in bouquets.
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Black Hero – Deep burgundy, almost black double tulip flowers with a lush, multi-layered bloom.
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Apricot Beauty – Apricot orange petals with a yellow base make a bright, cheery double bloom.
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Double Maureen – Vibrant yellow double tulip blossoms with slightly twisted petals for extra fullness.
How to Grow Double Tulips
Double tulips are easy to grow, especially when you follow a few simple tips:
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Full sun – Choose a spot that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sun is best.
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Well-drained soil – Double tulips dislike wet feet. Make sure the soil drains well to prevent bulb rot.
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Fall planting – Get the bulbs in the ground in late fall before the first frost. The bulbs need the winter chill to bloom well in spring.
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Fertilizer – Use a balanced fertilizer when planting the bulbs and again when the foliage emerges in spring. This fuels the blooms.
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Chilling for warm climates – If you live in a warm climate, the bulbs will need 8-10 weeks of chilling in the refrigerator before planting.
With the right growing conditions, you’ll be rewarded with an abundance of gorgeous, rose-like tulip blooms in the spring. It’s an easy and thorn-free way to enjoy flowers that resemble roses.
Tips for Using Double Tulips in the Garden
Here are some ideas for showcasing double tulips in your yard:
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Plant in drifts or clusters of 7 or more bulbs for a full effect.
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Mix early and late blooming varieties for an extended tulip display.
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Plant alongside classic tulips to contrast the double blooms.
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Use double tulips in containers for a moveable burst of spring flowers.
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Cut double tulip stems for gorgeous, long lasting arrangements.
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Allow some bulbs to naturalize for an heirloom spring flower patch.
Enjoying Double Tulips Indoors
One of the best aspects of double tulips is that they make fabulous cut flowers. Their rose-like blooms have excellent vase life, lasting up to 7-10 days indoors.
Simply cut the stems when the buds first start to open. Double tulips will continue to bloom and open fully in the vase. Keep the water fresh and recut the stems every few days.
Display double tulip bouquets in your home to bring spring cheer indoors. The flowers make stunning centerpieces and unique gifts for flower lovers.
The Best Rose-Like Tulips
If you want to grow tulips with flowers that resemble roses, double tulip varieties are the clear choice. Their lush, multi-petaled blooms have an irresistible old world charm that looks gorgeous in any spring garden. With their long vase life, double tulips also make fabulous cut flowers. Plant a few bulbs this fall and enjoy the rose-like beauty next spring. Double tulips are one of the best flower alternatives if you want an elegant bloom without the thorns!
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Most bulbs that bloom in the spring, like tulips and hyacinths, need a long period of cold weather to grow and bloom properly. In most of the United States, this cold period is caused by winters spent in the ground. However, in some places, the soil is not cold enough. Prechilling tricks the bulbs into “thinking” they’ve had a cold winter. They need to be kept in a fridge (not a freezer) for 6 to 12 weeks before planting in order to do well. After this time, the bulbs can be planted outdoors normally. LEARN MORE.
This is a stunning blend of large, florist-grade tulips in shades of pink, rose, and apricot. Plant these, and next spring you, your friends, and your neighbors will all enjoy the simple pleasure of having a bouquet of tulips that you grew yourself. Introduced 2005.
Bloom times are relative within the spring bulb season, which varies from place to place and year to year. They are intended to help you plan a sequence of bloom from Very Early season to Very Late season. About two weeks separate Early from Mid and Mid from Late. The start and duration of bloom is heavily dependent on the weather. Warm temperatures speed up growth and flowering; cold temperatures slow them down.
| Item # | 1411 |
| Height | 23—25 inches |
| Sunlight | Full (6+ hours sun per day) |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Flower Color | Pink, Rose, and Apricot |
| Blend % | 4 varieties |
| Bulb Size | 12cm+ ? Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs. |
| USDA Zones | 3a—8b ? Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 10b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California. |
| Bloom Time | Late |
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant. The amaryllis are the last bulbs to arrive in the Colorblends warehouse. They are typically available for delivery toward the end of October. They can be planted upon receipt. They can also be stored in a cool, dry location for several weeks. Please note: Amaryllis bulbs may start growing before they are potted. If you don’t want to plant right away, open the bag(s) and place the bulbs on their roots so the flower stems can grow straight up. And dont forget to mark your calendar or set a reminder to pot the bulbs. Paperwhites can be potted upon receipt. They can also be stored in a cool, dry location for many weeks. Many people pot their bulbs in batches, one after the next, to keep the fragrance coming. Its not unusual for paperwhites to begin to sprout while in storage. A few inches of shoots appear, and then they stop. It’s like the bulbs know they’re getting ahead of themselves. The shoots often curl around the bulbs, pointing opposite gravity. After the bulbs are potted, the shoots straighten up.
This is a stunning blend of large, florist-grade tulips in shades of pink, rose, and apricot. Plant these, and next spring you, your friends, and your neighbors will all enjoy the simple pleasure of having a bouquet of tulips that you grew yourself. Introduced 2005.
Bloom times are relative within the spring bulb season, which varies from place to place and year to year. They are intended to help you plan a sequence of bloom from Very Early season to Very Late season. About two weeks separate Early from Mid and Mid from Late. The start and duration of bloom is heavily dependent on the weather. Warm temperatures speed up growth and flowering; cold temperatures slow them down.
| Item # | 1411 |
| Height | 23—25 inches |
| Sunlight | Full (6+ hours sun per day) |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Flower Color | Pink, Rose, and Apricot |
| Blend % | 4 varieties |
| Bulb Size | 12cm+ ? Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs. |
| USDA Zones | 3a—8b ? Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 10b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California. |
| Bloom Time | Late |
| Quantity | Price per bulb |
|---|---|
| 100 to 900 | $ 0.46 |
| 1,000 to 5,900 | $ 0.42 |
| 6,000 or more | $ 0.39 |
Enter the area you want to plant in square feet below to find out how many bulbs you need.
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant. The amaryllis are the last bulbs to arrive in the Colorblends warehouse. They are typically available for delivery toward the end of October. They can be planted upon receipt. They can also be stored in a cool, dry location for several weeks. Please note: Amaryllis bulbs may start growing before they are potted. If you don’t want to plant right away, open the bag(s) and place the bulbs on their roots so the flower stems can grow straight up. And dont forget to mark your calendar or set a reminder to pot the bulbs. Paperwhites can be potted upon receipt. They can also be stored in a cool, dry location for many weeks. Many people pot their bulbs in batches, one after the next, to keep the fragrance coming. Its not unusual for paperwhites to begin to sprout while in storage. A few inches of shoots appear, and then they stop. It’s like the bulbs know they’re getting ahead of themselves. The shoots often curl around the bulbs, pointing opposite gravity. After the bulbs are potted, the shoots straighten up.
Tulips do best in full sun, but they can handle a little shade. In the South, some afternoon shade will make the flowers last longer. They require well-drained soil. If you want a beautiful display, treat tulips like annuals: remove and throw away the bulbs after they bloom, and plant new ones in the fall. In a less formal situation, you can leave the bulbs in place. There won’t be a lot of flowers and they will be different sizes and heights, but that can be charming in its own way.
To encourage tulips to bloom again in future years we recommend that you:
- As soon as the bulbs stop blooming, cut off the spent flowers. When you cut off the top three inches of a flower stem, the energy goes toward growing a bulb instead of seeds.
- Allow the foliage to wither completely before you remove it.
- Avoid summer irrigation. Tulips prefer to be dry during their dormancy.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 5 inches |
| Spacing | 4 inches apart |
Tulips do best in full sun, but they can handle a little shade. In the South, some afternoon shade will make the flowers last longer. They require well-drained soil. If you want a beautiful display, treat tulips like annuals: remove and throw away the bulbs after they bloom, and plant new ones in the fall. In a less formal situation, you can leave the bulbs in place. There won’t be a lot of flowers and they will be different sizes and heights, but that can be charming in its own way.
To encourage tulips to bloom again in future years we recommend that you:
- As soon as the bulbs stop blooming, cut off the spent flowers. When you cut off the top three inches of a flower stem, the energy goes toward growing a bulb instead of seeds.
- Allow the foliage to wither completely before you remove it.
- Avoid summer irrigation. Tulips prefer to be dry during their dormancy.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 5 inches |
| Spacing | 4 inches apart |
Reflexing Tulips and Roses
FAQ
What is the flower that looks like a rose?
What is a double rose tulip?
What looks like a rose but is not a rose?
Do peonies look like roses?
What flowers look like a tulip?
Crocuses are among the first flowers to bloom in spring and their bright colors are a welcome sight after a long winter. 4. Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperial). This is one of the most striking flowers that looks like a tulip. It has an elegant, trumpet-shaped bloom with a wonderful fragrance.
Do double tulip flowers look like roses?
This extra thickness from the double blooms gives them a rose-like appearance. They come in many colors, just like roses. Like roses, the red double tulips symbolize true love. These rose-like flowers are a great addition to a bouquet at special, romantic events. Double tulips do just fine in full sun with well-drained soil. 4. Lisianthus
What is a tulip flower called?
The flowers of Fastigiatum are borne in inflorescences that resemble tulips, hence the common name “tulip flower”. The blooms are most commonly white or yellow, but can also be pink, purple, or red. 7. Japanese Magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana). Japanese magnolia is a hybrid created in 1820 by French nurseryman Etienne Soulange-Bodin.
How many types of tulip flowers are there?
The genus comprises six species, all of which are annuals. The flowers of Fastigiatum are borne in inflorescences that resemble tulips, hence the common name “tulip flower”. The blooms are most commonly white or yellow, but can also be pink, purple, or red.
