Flowering and growth height
20 - 24 inch
Plant depth
4 - 4.7 inch
Planting distance
4 - 4.7 inch
Attracting bees and butterflies
No
Suitable for pots and planters
No
Deer and rodent resistant
No
Scented
No
Suitable as cut flower
Yes

This tulip will put on an artistic show, because not a single flower will look the same! As the flowers open and age, one will turn orange-red with spots, while another one will become, for example, orange-yellow with stripes. Tulip el Nino is called after whimsical natural phenomena’s and enriches every garden a with fiery boost! If planted in the groups, the flowers will look like a scorching fire! El Nino is a single late tulip that belongs to the Lilaceae family and the flowers start blooming in May. The flowers have long and sturdy stems (60 cm) with large and diverse flowers, which makes them perfect for cut flower use and in an arrangement.

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Delivered as Flower bulb or tuber
Number per m2 70
Per package 10
Plant depth 4 - 4.7 inch
Planting distance 4 - 4.7 inch
Scented No
Type of bulb Single late
Flowering period May
Bulb type Tulipa
Hardy Yes
Flowering and growth height 20 - 24 inch
Flower color Orange, Yellow
Place / Planting position Partial shade, Sun
Hardiness zone 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Naturalizing No
Attracting bees and butterflies No
Suitable for pots and planters No
Suitable as cut flower Yes
Deer and rodent resistant No

Other information

  • First loosen the soil well where the flower bulbs will be planted. Then the soil is easier to work with.
  • Dig a hole and make sure it is 2 to 3 times as deep as the height of the tulip bulbs.
  • For the distance between the bulbs, make sure it is 2 times the diameter of the bulbs.
  • Plant the flower bulbs in the hole with the pointed side facing up or with the root base facing down.
  • Cover the tulip bulbs with soil and water them well.

United States and Canada
Pre-orders can be placed up to the first of August, which will be shipped in the first half of September and delivered latest in October.
Switserland
Pre-orders can be placed until the first of August, which will be shipped in the first half of September.