Tulip 'El Nino' is a captivating Single Late variety that transforms gardens with its unpredictable, multicolored blooms. Each flower presents a unique masterpiece of golden yellow, apricot, amber, and salmon-rose hues that intensify as they mature. Standing tall at 28 inches, these vibrant tulips create dramatic focal points in late spring landscapes and make exceptional cut flowers for professional arrangements.
A Symphony of Changing Colors
The magic of Tulip 'El Nino' lies in its remarkable color transformation and versatility:
- Displays an ever-changing palette of golden yellow, apricot, amber, and salmon-rose tones
- Reaches impressive heights of 28 inches, making it perfect for back borders and statement plantings
- Thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-8, offering exceptional cold tolerance
- Performs beautifully in full sun to partial shade environments
- Features strong, sturdy stems that resist toppling in spring winds
- Creates show-stopping cut flower arrangements with excellent vase life
- Adapts well to container plantings for commercial displays
These premium-sized 12/+ cm bulbs deliver maximum impact, ensuring your clients receive the most impressive blooms possible.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Tulip 'El Nino' bulbs in fall, approximately 4 inches deep and spaced to allow 6 bulbs per square foot. These versatile tulips perform well in well-drained soil with average moisture levels. Expect magnificent blooms in late to very late spring, typically May, when their vibrant colors will be at peak intensity. Apply a light 2-inch mulch layer after planting in colder regions to protect bulbs through winter.
Wholesale Opportunity for Trade Customers
Elevate your spring offerings with wholesale quantities of Tulip 'El Nino' bulbs, available exclusively for landscape professionals, garden centers, and commercial clients. Each bag contains 50 premium-sized bulbs, perfect for large-scale installations or retail sales. Order now for fall shipping to ensure timely planting and spectacular spring displays. Contact our wholesale department to establish a trade account and access our complete catalog of professional-grade flowering bulbs.
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EAN code85617212
- CatalogLandscape
- Flower ColorOrange, Yellow
- Singular UnitBulb
- Bloom Height28" / 70 cm
- Light RequirementsSun, Shade, Partial Shade
- Bloom TimeLate to Very Late Spring
- Plant Depth4 inches
- Spacing6 per Sq. Ft.
- Size12/+
- Packaged in50 Bulbs per Bag
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesCut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameFall