Tulipa 'Istanbul' is a captivating lily-flowered tulip that brings elegant sophistication to any spring garden. With its striking scarlet-red to dark pink blooms featuring distinctive pointed tips, this tulip variety creates a dramatic display in late spring. Standing 20-22 inches tall with rich green foliage, Istanbul tulips are perfect for adding vertical interest and vibrant color to landscape designs and garden beds.
Elegant beauty with remarkable versatility
The Istanbul tulip offers exceptional value for your clients' landscape projects and retail offerings:
- Unique lily-shaped flowers with pointed tips create an elegant, sophisticated appearance
- Vibrant scarlet-red to dark pink blooms provide eye-catching color in late spring displays
- Strong stems reaching 20-22 inches tall make them perfect for middle or back positions in garden beds
- Excellent cut flower potential with long-lasting blooms for fresh arrangements
- Pairs beautifully with other spring-flowering bulbs for layered garden designs
- Performs well in containers, borders, and mass plantings for versatile landscape applications
These premium bulbs come in convenient pre-packaged cappers with planting instructions, making them ideal for retail displays and professional installations.
Planting and growing information
Plant Istanbul tulip bulbs in fall, 4-6 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart in well-drained soil. They thrive in full sun to partial shade locations and are hardy in USDA zones 3-8, making them suitable for most North American climates. After planting, water thoroughly but avoid overwatering to prevent bulb rot. These tulips bloom in late spring (April-May), providing a spectacular finale to the spring flowering season.
Order your wholesale tulip bulbs today
As a trusted wholesale supplier since 1925, DeVroomen offers premium Istanbul tulip bulbs exclusively to trade customers. Our convenient packaging of 20 cappers with 5 bulbs each is perfect for landscape contractors, garden centers, and professional designers. These 100% recyclable cappers include display holes for hanging presentations or can be showcased on wooden racks. Contact our team to place your wholesale order and bring these exceptional tulips to your customers.
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EAN code42972
- CatalogRetail
- Bloom Height50-55 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun, Shade
- Bloom TimeLate Spring
- Size11/12
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesCut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameFall