Tulipa Double Late Ice Cream | Capper 20 x 5

Tulipa 'Ice Cream' is a showstopping double late tulip that transforms any landscape into a whimsical garden paradise. With its unique ice cream cone appearance featuring creamy white inner petals nestled within pink outer petals, this distinctive tulip variety creates an unforgettable visual impact in spring gardens. Perfect for commercial landscaping projects, garden centers, and specialty retail displays.

A Dessert-Inspired Floral Masterpiece

The Tulipa 'Ice Cream' delivers extraordinary visual appeal that sets it apart from conventional tulip varieties:

• Striking dessert-like appearance with pure white inner petals resembling vanilla ice cream
• Lush pink outer petals creating the illusion of a strawberry ice cream cone
• Substantial blooms measuring up to 4 inches across when fully open
• Sturdy stems reaching 10-16 inches in height, perfect for mid-border plantings
• Excellent vase life as a cut flower, maintaining form and color for 7-10 days
• Deer and rodent resistant qualities that reduce maintenance concerns

These conversation-starting tulips create instant focal points in commercial landscapes and provide retailers with a unique specialty offering that commands premium positioning.

Planting and Growing Information

Plant Tulipa 'Ice Cream' bulbs in fall (September through November) for magnificent spring blooms. These hardy performers thrive in USDA zones 3-8, preferring full sun to partial shade locations with well-drained soil. Space bulbs 3-6 inches apart and plant 6 inches deep. Expect spectacular blooms in late spring (May), when these showstoppers will flower for approximately 2-3 weeks, creating a memorable display that coincides perfectly with other late-season garden highlights.

Wholesale Availability for Trade Customers

DeVroomen offers Tulipa 'Ice Cream' in convenient capper packaging of 20 bulbs per pack (5 packs per case), ideal for retail and landscape professionals. These premium size 11/12 bulbs ensure superior performance and customer satisfaction. Available for pre-order now for fall shipping, these Dutch-grown specialty tulips represent an excellent opportunity for garden centers, landscapers, and contractors to differentiate their spring offerings. Contact our wholesale team today to secure your inventory of this high-demand specialty variety.

• EAN code
  40082
• Catalog
  Retail
• Bloom Height
  25-35 cm
• Light Requirements
  Shade, Partial Shade, Sun
• Bloom Time
  Late Spring
• Size
  11/12
• Zone
  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Uses
  Cut Flower
• Shipping Time Frame
  Fall