Queensday Tulip
The 'Queensday' Tulip offers a regal spectacle for your spring garden, boasting double, peony-like petals in a vibrant orange-red. This Double Late variety blooms reliably in mid-spring, reaching a mature height of 16-20 inches on sturdy stems that withstand wind. Easy to grow and maintain, these tulips are perfect for adding dramatic color to borders, containers, or mass plantings. Their sweet fragrance and striking appearance also make them an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements, bringing a touch of grandeur indoors.
$14.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
2842
/ 3183
#2842 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-36%
Below average
Botanical Name
Tulipa 'Queensday'
/ Tulipa 'Queensday'
Who it's for
- Stunning Peony-Like Blooms
- Extended Spring Color
- Excellent Cut Flower
Who should skip it
- Poor Naturalizer
- Susceptible to Pests
- Heavy Bloom Vulnerability
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Tulipa 'Queensday'
Mature Height
16-20 inches tall
Bloom Time
Mid spring
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Bulb Spacing
5-6 inches apart
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-8
Flower Type
Tulip
Fragrance Level
Mildly Fragrant
Features
- Bold, fiery orange-red double blooms
- Peony-like petal formation
- Sturdy stems resist wind damage
- Sweetly fragrant flowers
- Reliable mid-spring bloom
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Ideal for cut flower bouquets
- Adds dramatic color to gardens
What customers say
The Queensday Tulip earns high praise primarily for its spectacular visual impact. Customers consistently describe the blooms as stunning, highlighting the rich apricot orange hue and large peony like structure as the garden's main attraction. When successful, the quality and longevity of the vibrant flowers exceed expectations. However, satisfaction is tempered by inconsistent performance. A notable number of buyers report issues with sprouting rates, finding that several bulbs fail to emerge in the first season. This variability in yield affects the perceived value. Despite these emergence inconsistencies, the dramatic beauty of the successful display keeps overall sentiment strongly favorable, encouraging many to repurchase for the exceptional aesthetic payoff.
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