Exploring the Beauty of Tulips
Last fall we planted over 2000 tulipa bulbs! Most are double petalled, more resemblance of peonies. We did plant a few hundred single early tulips as a trial for Easter, but we aren’t going to quite make it this early for the holiday — later spring than some years. We are starting to harvest the first of them now (April 15!). Most of these varieties we have grown the last few years, but one is new to us this year and we’re very excited to offer special, hard-to-find shapes and colors in the tulip family!
FUN Facts!
Here on our farm, tulips are grown as an annual. Because we harvest blooms, leaves, bulbs and all, there isn’t anything left for the bulb to set flowers for next season. Even if we re-planted the bulbs after harvest, only foliage would produce in the coming years.
The tulips we grow aren’t the common landscape tulips you see - these are specialty tulips. What makes them “special” is the array of the dazzling rainbow of colors, tall stems, double petals, soft scents and large blooms. We’ve selected these varieties for stem length and vase life - we hope you enjoy them this spring! I think you’ll fall in love with tulips in a new way, just like we did with these specialty varieties.
VARIETIES
We’re excited to share the tulips we have growing in 2025:
Salmon Prince
Classic cup-shaped flowers in shades of pastel salmon.
SINGLE • EARLY-BLOOMER (APRIL-MAY)
Mystic Prince
Pastel violet, classic cup-shaped tulip.
SINGLE • EARLY-BLOOMER (APRIL-MAY)
Sunny Prince
Classic cup-shaped yellow tulip. Bright and cheerful, adding sunshine to any bouquet.
SINGLE • EARLY-BLOOMER (APRIL-MAY)
Mondial
Large, snow-white blooms open to reveal a glowing gold center. The flowers resemble peonies.
DOUBLE • EARLY-BLOOMER (APRIL)
Foxtrot
Pink shades that move up the petals to join lighter pink tones with white highlights. Double petalled peony-type.
DOUBLE • EARLY-BLOOMER (APRIL)
Renown
One of the last tulips to flower. Watermelon-pink flowers have yellow anthers rather than the usual black. Outer tips of the petals are brushed with green.
DOUBLE • LATE-BLOOMER (MAY)
Gudoshnik Double
A sunny harmony of warm hues of rainier cherries in shades of buttery yellow, orange, salmon, coral, and red.
DOUBLE • LATE-BLOOMER (APRIL-MAY)
Blue Diamond
This large, violet treasure’s beauty only intensifies as it ages. Individual flowers open and hold well, showing detailed veining on the edges.
DOUBLE • LATE-BLOOMER (APRIL-MAY)
Black Hero
Velvety lustrous midnight-black blooms with a marron sheen atop long, strong stems.
DOUBLE • LATE-BLOOMER (MAY)
Charming Lady
This egg-yolk-and-glowing-peach beauty opens to a ruffled double bloom that resembles a garden rose or peony.
DOUBLE • LATE-BLOOMER (MAY)
VASE LIFE TRICKS
To ensure your tulips stay fresh and vibrant:
Cutting and Conditioning: Trim tulip stems at an angle and place them in water immediately after cutting. Fun Fact: Tulips continue to grow (get taller) while in the vase.
Water Quality: Change the water in the vase every 1-2 days to prevent bacterial growth and maintain freshness.
Avoid Direct Sunlight: Place your tulip arrangement in a cool spot away from direct sunlight and drafts to prolong their beauty.
All these tulip varieties have a wonderful vase life! You will easily get 7-10 days and many customers over the years get 2+ weeks worth. We try to harvest once the buds start to color before they’ve really bloomed. Once in a vase with floral food, kept at room temperature, blooms will start to open. Keep in mind stems will elongate during the first few days, so if you’re adding them to a vase, nestle the flowers down deeper than you ultimately want them to be. Please remember to clip the stems with a change to the vase water every couple of days and add more flower food to prolong the vase life of tulips and keep the petals vibrant and richly colored. Read more on fresh flower care here!
At Pine & Posey, we take pride in bringing the beauty of nature closer to you. Whether you're planning a special event or simply want to brighten your home with fresh flowers, our tulips reflect our commitment to quality and sustainability. Join us in celebrating the essence of spring with our handpicked tulip varieties, grown with love and care — Send an arrangement by shopping online now!