{"product_id":"tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes","title":"Mixed double tulips (Peony-flowered tulips) — Bulbs, size 11\/13","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-double-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌷 Full, peony-like flowers • 🎨 Mixed colors • 🌿 40–50 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers in April and May • 💐 Superb in bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Size 11\/13 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edouble tulips\u003c\/strong\u003e have full flowers made up of several rows of tightly packed petals: once open, they look more like peonies than tulips. In April and May they bloom on 40–50 cm stems, in this mix of reds, pinks, yellows, whites and two-tone shades. They are a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, grown for centuries for their generous blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eEach flower stays open longer than a single tulip, which makes them a safe bet for romantic borders and large pots. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, they are the most spectacular tulips for bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed double tulips\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — full, peony-like flowers, 40–50 cm, in April and May. For a romantic border and generous bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Darwin tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large single flowers in bright colors, 50–60 cm, in April and May. For a colorful, cheerful border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eBlack Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single color, 40–50 cm, in April. For striking, elegant combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-praestans-melange-bulbes\"\u003eTulipa praestans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — botanical, 20–30 cm, 3 to 5 flowers per bulb in March and April. For pots, rockeries and a garden that flowers again on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA few double tulips among single ones add volume to a border: their full flowers look like spring peonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble tulips make the biggest impact planted in tight groups: allow about 35 bulbs per square meter, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or two to three large pots on a patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a flowering edge along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3.5 m², for a proper spring border or tulips to cut all through May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 7 m², for a large border or several flower beds in bloom at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 240 works out at almost half the price per bulb of the pack of 30.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant tulips from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers in April and May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; in partial shade the stems stretch and lean towards the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3–5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTheir full flowers get heavy when wet: plant them out of the wind, against a low wall or hedge, to keep the stems nice and straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in the ground; in pots, a bulb fertilizer as the leaves appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower off just below the head as soon as it drops its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it rebuilds the bulb’s reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBulbs tire faster in pots: plant them out in the garden after flowering and put fresh bulbs in the pot in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyling ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir full flowers bring a romantic feel to borders and sunny balconies alike, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet at their feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e — their vivid blue spikes flower in April and set off the colors of the tulips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a light, fragrant border,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e — its white flowers brighten the border in April, ahead of the double tulips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo keep the show going until June,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple globes take over as the tulips fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a patio version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø30 cm — the white sets off every color in the mix, and the drainage holes prevent standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant the bulbs almost touching, tip to tip: you’ll get a compact bouquet that bursts into flower all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the soil to cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally plant from late October. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more prone to disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick tulips in the morning, when the bud is colored but still closed. They last a week in the vase and make a really full bouquet, as shown in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a few bulbs every autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e double tulips flower again, but the blooms get smaller over the years. A few fresh bulbs each year keep a border well filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e Double, mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e double tulip, peony-flowered tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 11\/13 (11 to 13 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, full, peony-like flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again for a few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Spring garden \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the color balance of the mix and the flowering date vary naturally from batch to batch and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278078583049,"sku":"61406","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57457537253641,"sku":"61748","price":48.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57457537286409,"sku":"61746","price":76.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57457537319177,"sku":"61745","price":140.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-double-en-melange-tulipe-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes-calibre-1113-verdeia-3063070.png?v=1792456282","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/double-tulip-mix-peony-flowered-bulbs","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}