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Tulip Bulbs - Ice Cream

An unusual cultivar resembling a dessert

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tulipa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 10 to 14 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Double
  • Peony-Flowered

COLOR

  • Pink
  • White

The white petals are tightly clustered, creating a central “scoop” that resembles a swirl of vanilla ice cream. Surrounding this lush display, strawberry-pink petals with hints of green add a touch of vibrant contrast. With four-inch blooms, Tulip Ice Cream makes a striking choice for borders or containers and is equally dazzling in cut-flower arrangements.

  • Featured in famous tulip gardens around the world, including the iconic Keukenhof in Holland
  • Peony-like snow white petals set off to perfection by its base of deep pink and its broad, wavy leaves
  • Four-inch, upright double blooms in a bell shape

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 6 to 8 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
10 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 2 Sq. Ft
20 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 4 Sq. Ft
50 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 10 Sq. Ft
100 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 20 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Tulip Planting Guide to learn more.
Tulip Bulbs - Ice Cream

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Tulip Bulbs - Ice Cream FAQs

What type of bulb is Ice Cream Tulip grown from?

Ice Cream Tulip is grown from a bulb.

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