Tulip Single Late Dordogne
Best choice for gardeners seeking elegant, fragrant late-spring color.
Brighten your spring garden with the Tulip Single Late Dordogne, a stunning late-season bloomer. This variety features exceptionally large, shapely flowers with a captivating mango hue and a delicate rose-pink blush. Tall, elegant, and pleasantly fragrant, these tulips create a beautiful display when planted near fruit trees or combined with darker tulip colors. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, they offer excellent curb appeal and a long-lasting floral show. This package contains 20 bulbs, ideal for fall planting.
$25.75
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
717
/ 3091
#717 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+9%
Above average
Genus
Tulipa
/ Tulipa
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking sophisticated, shifting color palettes for their beds
- Landscapers wanting to extend the spring bloom season
- Floral designers needing sturdy stems for elegant indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in areas with high deer or rodent populations
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting bulbs that naturalize without extra effort
- Impatient gardeners looking for early spring color
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Late-season timing ensures a sustained floral display well into spring.
Visual Impact
The unique mango and rose-pink palette creates a striking garden focal.
Hardiness Range
Robust performance across zones three through eight offers reliable regional versatility.
Fragrance Profile
A subtle, pleasant scent adds sensory depth without overwhelming smaller spaces.
Bulb Quality
Large twelve-centimeter sizing promotes vigorous growth and superior flower development.
Landscape Versatility
Tall, elegant stems pair effortlessly with fruit trees or darker perennials.
Key Specs
Genus
Tulipa
Class
Single Late
Bulb Size/Grade
12+cm
Planting Depth
6 inches deep
Spacing
5 inches apart
Mature Height
24 inches tall
Hardiness Zones
3 through 8
Count
20 bulbs
Features
- Late-season blooming for extended spring color
- Extra-large, shapely flower blooms
- Unique mango and rose-pink petal coloration
- Tall, elegant, and fragrant flowers
- RHS Award of Garden Merit recipient
- Enhances curb appeal
- Provides a long-lasting floral display
What customers say
The Tulip Single Late 'Dordogne' earns high praise for its exceptional performance and stunning aesthetic. Gardeners consistently report a high success rate with bulbs producing robust, large flowers featuring a sophisticated blend of apricot, rose, and fiery orange. These blooms create a dramatic, late season spectacle. Reviewers value the strong, tall stems, making them excellent for cutting and landscape displays. While noted as a premium item, customers feel the unique visual payoff strongly justifies the cost, resulting in excellent perceived value. This tulip is celebrated for reliably extending the season with a final, high impact floral flourish, leading to strong customer satisfaction and intent to reorder.
Know before you buy
Tulip Single Late Dordogne bulbs should be planted in the fall, before the ground freezes. This allows the bulbs to establish their root systems during the cooler months before blooming in the spring.
For optimal growth, plant each bulb 6 inches deep. Space them 5 inches apart to ensure they have enough room to develop their large, shapely blooms.
Yes, these are perennial bulbs. As long as they are planted in the correct hardiness zones (3 through 8) and receive proper care, they will return to bloom each spring.
They perform best in full sun to partial sun. Providing them with at least six hours of sunlight daily will help ensure the tall, elegant stems remain sturdy and the colors stay vibrant.
Yes, the Dordogne variety is mildly fragrant. Their scent is a subtle, pleasant addition to a spring garden, making them a great choice for planting near walkways or seating areas.
At maturity, the Tulip Single Late Dordogne reaches a height of approximately 24 inches. Their tall, elegant stature makes them an excellent choice for the back of a flower bed or as a focal point near trees.
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