Sunset Tropical Tulip

Tulip 'Sunset Tropical' (6 bulbs) A tropical sunset in your flowerbeds! Suggested by Van Noort

Bring the magic of the tropics into your spring garden with the 'Sunset Tropical' tulip , a parrot tulip with flamboyant, frilly, and bold petals . Its warm palette of intense orange, golden yellow, and coral red recalls the most beautiful exotic sunsets, adding movement and intensity to every arrangement.

With its late and spectacular flowering, it is perfect for extending the tulip season with panache , whether in a contrasting bed , a colorful patio pot , or in an ultra-lively bouquet . Resistant, rustic and very decorative, it shines as much in the ground as in a container.

Variety characteristics

Height: 45 to 55 cm (18" to 22")
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Zone 3 and above
Deer Resistance: Medium
Water requirements: Low to moderate (well-drained soil)
Ideal soil: Light, fertile, well-drained
Quantity: 6 bulbs

Planting and growing the 'Sunset Tropical' Tulip

When to plant?
Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.

Where to plant it?
In the ground: Perfect for colorful flowerbeds , sunny spots , or exotic themed gardens .
In a pot: Ideal in colorful or contrasting containers , on balconies or summer terraces.

How to plant?
1 Depth: 15 cm
2 Spacing: 10 to 12 cm
3 Watering: Light after planting, then moderate in spring.

Tip: Pair it with solid red or yellow tulips , or even black tulips for a dramatic contrast worthy of a real floral show.

Care of the 'Sunset Tropical' Tulip

Watering: Moderate, avoid excess humidity
Fertilizer: Add a bulb fertilizer in the fall for explosive flowering
Pruning: Wait until the foliage has completely yellowed before removing it.
Wintering: No care required, the bulbs are hardy

Why choose the 'Sunset Tropical' Tulip?

Curly petals , in a spectacular orange, red and yellow gradient
Ideal for vibrant flowerbeds , expressive pots and showstopper bouquets
Rustic and original , wow effect guaranteed
Late flowering, to end the season in style

Give your garden a tropical end to the day with the 'Sunset Tropical' Tulip , offered by Van Noort!

Perfect in contrast with sober tones or in an explosion of warm colors !