Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
Tulipa Ivory Floradale is a garden standout, celebrated for its enormous, buttery blooms that transition from creamy yellow to pure ivory. As an RHS award-winning Darwin Hybrid tulip, Ivory Floradale is prized for its exceptional performance and breathtaking floral displays. Each flower, up to 6 inches in size, emerges in mid-spring, showcasing elegant, egg-shaped petals that open with a soft yellow tint before maturing to a pristine white. These majestic blooms are held aloft on long, sturdy stems above wide, strappy, grey-green leaves, adding a touch of timeless beauty to your spring garden.
This Tulipa gesneriana cultivar is noted for its bushy, upright habit, reaching a mature height of 19 to 24 inches. Ivory Floradale tulips are not only stunning but also incredibly versatile. They blend harmoniously with other bulbs and perennials, making them ideal for group plantings in beds and borders, or for creating striking, layered bulb lasagna displays in containers. Whether you're looking to add softness to your garden landscape or create exquisite spring bouquets, these tulips are sure to impress.
Ivory Floradale's Darwin Hybrid heritage makes it one of the best tulip varieties for naturalizing, meaning it has the potential to return year after year under ideal conditions. This makes it a fantastic choice for planting in large drifts across the landscape, where its consistent performance can be enjoyed season after season. With careful planning, you can extend the tulip display by planting multiple varieties with different bloom times, ensuring a continuous succession of color throughout the spring months.
Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3, Ivory Floradale is super easy to grow and maintain, making it a gardener's favorite. These tulips thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations, with light shade helping to extend their bloom time in warmer climates by keeping the flowers cool. They prefer well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Whether you're planting Tulipa Ivory Floradale to enjoy its creamy, award-winning blooms in the garden or to create luxurious indoor floral arrangements, this tulip is a stunning addition to any collection. Its large, luminous flowers and reliable performance make it a must-have for spring displays.
| Bulb Pack Size | Pack of 5 |
|---|---|
| Item Form | Bulb |
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Species | gesneriana |
| Variety | Ivory Floradale |
| Product Classification | Bulbs |
| Habit | Upright |
| USDA Zone Low | 3 |
| USDA Zone High | 7 |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Bloom Color | Cream, White |
| Bloom Season Start | Mid Spring |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy |
| Characteristics | Award Winner, Easy Care Plants |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Cut Flowers |
