Tulip - Strawberry Cream
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners wanting elegant, long-lasting spring cut flowers.
Discover the enchanting Tulip 'Strawberry Cream,' a specialty variety that brings breathtaking double pink blooms with creamy white accents to your garden. This spring-blooming favorite offers exceptional textural appeal and is remarkably low-maintenance, making it a perfect addition for any gardener. Highly sought after for cut arrangements, these tulips bring elegance to beds, borders, and containers. They thrive in full sun to partial shade and reliably bloom from mid to late spring, adding sweet charm to your landscape.
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Price vs Category Average
-35%
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USDA Hardiness Zones
38
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a lush, peony-like aesthetic for spring displays
- Designers looking for sophisticated, versatile color palettes for garden beds
- Planners wanting to bridge the gap between spring and summer
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in windy or rainy climates needing sturdy, upright stems
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting reliable, long-term perennial blooms
- Gardeners in areas with high squirrel or vole populations
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Double pink petals and creamy accents create a stunning garden focal point.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance growth cycle makes these ideal for busy or novice gardeners.
Floral Utility
Sturdy stems and unique textures make these perfect for cut arrangements.
Planting Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to garden beds, borders, or decorative patio containers.
Climate Adaptability
Reliable performance across a broad range of USDA hardiness zones.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent mid-to-late spring flowering provides a reliable seasonal display.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-8
Mature Height
22-24 inches
Mature Spread
4-6 inches
Planting Depth
6.5 inches
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Mid to Late Spring
Planting Season
Fall
Flower Type
Tulip
Features
- Unique specialty tulip with abundant blooms
- Striking double pink petals with creamy accents
- Excellent for creating beautiful cut flower arrangements
- Requires minimal gardening effort
- Versatile for beds, borders, and containers
- Reliable spring blooming favorite
- Adds textural interest to gardens
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly celebrate the Tulip Strawberry Cream bulbs for their stunning aesthetic quality and reliable performance. Reviewers consistently praise the beautiful, multi-tonal blooms, noting the elegant transition from creamy white to soft strawberry pink edges, which adds sophisticated color to spring gardens. A major point of satisfaction is the high success rate; many report near perfect germination and robust, healthy growth, affirming the product’s promise of ease. Gardeners appreciate the reliability and vigor, finding the blooms substantial and long lasting, offering excellent value. While a few noted slightly smaller first year blooms, the overall experience is described as straightforward and highly rewarding, making this a recommended, dependable choice for unique pastel tulips.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall before the ground freezes. This allows them to establish a strong root system during the winter so they are ready to bloom in the spring.
For optimal growth, plant the bulbs at a depth of 6.5 inches. This depth helps protect the bulbs from temperature fluctuations and ensures they are properly anchored.
Yes, 'Strawberry Cream' tulips are well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is deep enough to accommodate the 6.5-inch planting depth.
Absolutely. Their double-petaled structure and unique color palette make them a popular choice for cut flower arrangements, where they provide both elegance and textural interest.
These tulips perform best in locations that receive full sun to partial shade. Providing at least six hours of sunlight will help ensure the most vibrant blooms.
Tulips are generally treated as perennials in USDA zones 3-8, but their performance can vary based on local soil conditions and climate. While they are reliable spring bloomers, some gardeners choose to replant fresh bulbs annually for the most consistent, abundant display.
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