{"product_id":"tulipe-double-lilas-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes","title":"Lilac double tulip (Purple peony-flowered tulip) — Bulbs size 11\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-double-lilas\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌷 Full, peony-like flowers • 💜 Lilac to purple shades • 🌿 40–50 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers in April and May • 💐 Superb in bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Size 11\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elilac double tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e ('Double Lilac') has full flowers made up of several rows of tightly packed petals, in shades from soft lilac to deeper purple: once open, they look more like peonies than tulips. In April and May they bloom on 40–50 cm stems. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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, it is one of the most elegant 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\u003eLilac double tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — full, peony-like flowers, lilac to purple, 40–50 cm, in April and May. For a romantic border in a single shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes\"\u003eMixed double tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same full flowers, in a mix of reds, pinks, yellows and whites. For a very colorful border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-candy-purple-prince-tulipes-violettes-lilas-bulbes\"\u003e'Candy Purple Prince' Tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — single purple and lilac flowers in a mix. For a lighter tone-on-tone of purples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer other double tulips, Triumph tulips and mixes: they are all presented in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tulipes\"\u003etulip bulb collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA few lilac double tulips among single purple 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\u003e12 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e one large pot on a balcony or terrace, or a group of about 0.35 m² in a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.7 m², or two large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.4 m², for a flowering edge along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2.7 m², for a proper spring border or tulips to cut all through May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 96-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 12-bulb pack.\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 lilac 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 white carpet at their feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-white-magic-muscari-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eMuscari 'White Magic'\u003c\/a\u003e — its small white spikes flower in April and brighten the lilac 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 purple 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 the lilac of the flowers, 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.\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 Lilac', double tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e lilac 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 European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 11\/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 12, 24, 48 or 96\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, lilac to purple\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 shade of lilac and the flowering date vary naturally from bulb to bulb and with soil and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"12 bulbs","offer_id":57278104600841,"sku":"50744","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 bulbs","offer_id":57526236905737,"sku":"61451","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 bulbs","offer_id":57526236938505,"sku":"61750","price":58.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"96 bulbs","offer_id":57526236971273,"sku":"61749","price":92.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-double-lilas-tulipe-fleur-de-pivoine-violette-bulbes-calibre-1112-verdeia-6221436.png?v=1793781504","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/lilac-double-tulip-peony-flowered-bulbs","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}