Tulip 'Orca' is a breathtaking double early tulip that transforms spring landscapes with its vibrant tangerine-orange blooms. These peony-like flowers feature subtle green streaks on their outer petals that mature into rich, deep tangerine hues. Prized by landscapers and garden designers for their striking color and pleasant fragrance, these Dutch-grown bulbs provide exceptional value for commercial projects and retail offerings.
A Spectacular Double Early Tulip
Tulip 'Orca' delivers outstanding performance and visual impact for your clients' spring gardens:
- Lush, fully double blooms with a captivating peony-like appearance
- Vibrant tangerine-orange petals with subtle green accents that deepen with maturity
- Pleasant fragrance that enhances garden experiences
- Sturdy stems reaching 12 inches (30 cm) in height, perfect for both landscape and container applications
- Excellent cut flower potential with long-lasting blooms
- Often produces multiple flowers per stem, maximizing visual impact
- Versatile performance in full sun to partial shade locations
These premium-sized 12/+ cm bulbs ensure robust growth and reliable flowering, making them ideal for professional landscaping projects.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Tulip 'Orca' bulbs in fall, approximately 6-8 weeks before the first hard frost. Set bulbs 4 inches deep in well-drained soil, spacing them to achieve 6 bulbs per square foot for optimal display. These hardy performers thrive in USDA zones 3-8 and bloom in early to mid-spring. Water immediately after planting and apply a balanced fertilizer when planting and again as shoots emerge in spring. Their compact height makes them perfect for borders, containers, and mass plantings.
Order Your Premium Dutch Bulbs Today
Secure your wholesale supply of these exceptional Dutch-grown Tulip 'Orca' bulbs for your upcoming projects and retail inventory. Each bag contains 50 premium-sized bulbs (12/+ cm), ensuring consistent quality and performance for your customers. As a trusted supplier since 1925, DeVroomen delivers the professional-grade flowering bulbs your business demands. These bulbs are available for pre-order now and will ship in fall—perfect timing for your seasonal planting schedule.
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EAN code84137212
- CatalogLandscape
- Flower ColorOrange
- Singular UnitBulb
- Bloom Height12" / 30 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun, Shade
- Bloom TimeEarly to Mid 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