Mount Tacoma Tulip
Best heirloom choice for gardeners seeking elegant, fluffy spring blooms.
Discover the enchanting Mount Tacoma Tulip, a cherished heirloom variety that has graced gardens for over a century. This perennial bulb produces stunning, fully double blooms with a creamy white, fluffy appearance, reminiscent of clouds. Ideal for fall planting, these tulips thrive in USDA hardiness zones 3-8 and reach a mature height of 16-18 inches. They flourish in full sun to light shade, adding a touch of elegance to flower beds, borders, containers, and as beautiful cut flowers. Enjoy their reliable late spring bloom.
$13.50
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
717
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#717 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-43%
Below average
Model Number
418
/ FB
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, luxurious floral textures
- Landscape planners aiming to extend seasonal color transitions
- Floral designers creating sophisticated, long-lasting indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Impatient growers wanting immediate, full-bloom visual impact
- Gardeners living in regions with frequent spring rain
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring reliable, long-term perennial bulbs
Performance breakdown
Heirloom Reliability
A century of proven garden performance ensures consistent, dependable spring growth.
Bloom Aesthetics
Double-layered petals create a lush, cloud-like texture in the garden.
Planting Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, borders, or traditional flower bed arrangements.
Climate Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of zones from chilly three to eight.
Cut Flower Longevity
Sturdy stems and dense blooms make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Straightforward fall planting requirements make these accessible for most home gardeners.
Key Specs
Model Number
FB418
Flower Type
Double late (Tulipa)
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Bulb Planting Depth
5-6 inches
Mature Height
16-18 inches
Spacing
4-6 inches apart
Quantity per Order
10 bulbs
Chill Requirement
6-12 weeks in mild winters
Features
- Heirloom variety with a century of garden history
- Produces fully double, fluffy creamy white blooms
- Versatile for beds, borders, and containers
- Excellent as cut flowers
- Tolerates light shade
- Longer bloom with morning sun exposure
- Perennial for year after year beauty
What customers say
The Mount Tacoma Tulip earns high marks primarily for its reliable quality and breathtaking aesthetic design. Gardeners frequently report excellent germination rates and robust, healthy plants. The resulting blooms are consistently described as stunning, featuring the signature pure white, double peony form that is true to the product description. This dependable performance and dramatic visual impact solidify its reputation as a premium, worthwhile garden investment.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall before the ground freezes. This allows them to establish roots during the cooler months before their late spring bloom.
As a perennial variety, Mount Tacoma Tulips can be left in the ground year-round in zones 3-8. They will return each spring provided they have well-draining soil and are allowed to die back naturally after flowering.
Yes, they are well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and is deep enough to accommodate the 5-6 inch planting depth required for the bulbs.
While they thrive in full sun, they also tolerate light shade. Providing them with morning sun exposure can help extend the duration of their bloom.
If you live in a region with mild winters, the bulbs require a chilling period of 6-12 weeks to ensure proper spring flowering. In colder climates, the natural winter temperatures are sufficient.
Absolutely. Their fluffy, double-bloom structure makes them an excellent choice for floral arrangements and cut flower displays.
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