Tulipa fosteriana 'Orange Emperor' is a stunning early-spring flowering bulb that brings vibrant color to gardens when most landscapes are still waking from winter. This exceptional Fosteriana tulip variety showcases brilliant carrot-orange blooms with darker interiors and contrasting black anthers against a pale yellow base. Perfect for commercial landscaping projects, garden centers, and professional garden designs requiring reliable, eye-catching spring color.
Exceptional Features and Benefits
This premium tulip variety offers numerous advantages for your customers and projects:
- Impressive large blooms reaching 14-16 inches in height, creating dramatic visual impact
- Striking orange coloration that stands out brilliantly in spring landscapes
- Broad, gray-green foliage with attractive mottling that adds interest even before flowering
- Excellent naturalization capabilities, returning reliably year after year
- Versatile application in beds, borders, containers, and mass plantings
- Strong stems that resist toppling in spring winds and rain
- Compatible with other spring-flowering bulbs for creating coordinated color displays
- High-quality, large 12/+ cm bulbs ensuring optimal flowering performance
These robust tulips make an unforgettable statement in any landscape design, offering exceptional value through their reliable performance and striking appearance.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant 'Orange Emperor' tulips in fall, 6-8 inches deep and 6 inches apart in well-drained soil. They thrive in full sun to partial shade across USDA hardiness zones 3-8. Expect magnificent blooms in early to mid-spring, slightly later than other Emperor varieties but perfectly timed to coincide with daffodils. The distinctive foliage emerges early, adding interest to the garden even before the spectacular orange blooms appear.
Order Your Premium Bulbs Today
Secure your wholesale supply of these exceptional tulip bulbs for your upcoming projects and retail needs. Available in convenient pre-packaged units of 20 bulbs × 5 cappers (100 bulbs total), each package includes detailed planting instructions for your customers. These eco-friendly cappers feature display holes for hanging presentations or can be showcased on wooden racks. As a trusted DeVroomen trade customer, you'll receive the same premium Dutch quality we've delivered since 1925.
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EAN code42408
- CatalogRetail
- Bloom Height40-45 cm
- Light RequirementsSun, Shade, Partial Shade
- Bloom TimeEarly Spring
- Size12/+
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesCut Flower
- Price each3.76
- Shipping Time FrameFall