Tulipa clusiana 'Peppermint Stick' is a captivating species tulip that brings distinctive charm to spring gardens. Known for its elegant bicolor blooms featuring pure white interiors dramatically contrasted with vibrant red-pink exteriors, this compact beauty grows to just 8-12 inches tall. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and naturalized areas, these reliable perennializers offer exceptional value for landscape professionals.
Distinctive features and benefits
- Striking candy-striped appearance with red-pink outer petals and crisp white interiors
- Excellent naturalizer that returns and multiplies year after year with minimal care
- Compact height (8" / 20 cm) makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers
- Deer-resistant qualities reduce maintenance concerns in susceptible areas
- Versatile sun tolerance from full sun to partial shade
- Drought-tolerant once established, requiring less irrigation than many ornamentals
- Excellent cut flower that brings spring freshness to indoor arrangements
- Hardy across USDA zones 3-8, suitable for diverse climate conditions
These charming tulips create instant visual impact while offering long-term landscape value through their naturalizing tendencies.
Planting and flowering information
Plant 'Peppermint Stick' tulip bulbs in fall, approximately 4 inches deep in well-drained soil. Space bulbs at 6 per square foot to allow for natural spread over time. These early to mid-spring bloomers thrive in full sun to partial shade locations. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally to ensure strong returns in subsequent seasons. Their compact size makes them ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers.
Order now for your commercial projects
Add these exceptional tulips to your landscape designs and retail inventory. Available in convenient bags of 50 bulbs, 'Peppermint Stick' tulips offer excellent value for commercial landscapers, garden centers, and landscape architects. Pre-order now for fall shipping to ensure availability for your spring projects. Remember that DeVroomen bulbs are available exclusively to trade customers, ensuring you receive professional-grade quality and wholesale pricing.
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EAN code83444506
- CatalogLandscape
- Flower ColorRed, White
- Singular UnitBulb
- Bloom Height8" / 20 cm
- Light RequirementsSun, Shade, Partial Shade
- Bloom TimeEarly to Mid Spring
- Plant Depth4 inches
- Spacing6 per Sq. Ft.
- Size6/+
- Packaged in50 Bulbs per Bag
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesCut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameFall