Menton Single Late Tulip
Best choice for gardeners seeking elegant, long-stemmed spring cut flowers.
The Menton Single Late Tulip offers sophisticated beauty with its striking blend of apricot, pink, and white hues. Growing to a dramatic 22-24 inches tall on sturdy stems, these award-winning tulips are perfect for impressive garden displays and exceptional as cut flowers. Plant these bulbs in the fall for a late spring bloom, thriving in well-drained or loamy soil and full sun. Ideal for zones 2-8, they provide reliable, elegant color and are a beautiful addition to any spring garden.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a sophisticated, unique color palette for spring beds
- Landscape planners wanting to extend floral interest into late spring
- Floral designers requiring tall, sturdy stems for professional arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in areas with high deer or rodent populations
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring perennials that naturalize reliably
- Impatient gardeners wanting early spring color in their landscape
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Sophisticated apricot and pink tones create a high-end garden aesthetic.
Stem Integrity
Sturdy stalks hold up well against wind and heavy spring rains.
Cut Flower Utility
Ideal height and durability make these perfect for indoor floral arrangements.
Climate Versatility
Broad zone compatibility ensures reliable performance across most temperate regions.
Pollinator Appeal
Provides a welcome nectar source for early-season bees and beneficial insects.
Planting Ease
Standard bulb depth and spacing requirements simplify the fall planting process.
Key Specs
Growing Zones
2-8
Mature Height
22-24 inches
Bloom Time
Late spring
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Type
Well-Drained Soil, Loamy Soil
Soil Moisture
Average, Dry
Flower Bulb Size
12 cm
Planting Depth
5 inches
Features
- Striking apricot, pink, and white color blend
- Tall, sturdy stems for cut flowers
- Blooms late in the spring season
- Attracts bees to the garden
- Suitable for container planting
- Award-winning RHS Garden Merit winner
- Ships in Fall for planting
What customers say
Customers highly value the Menton Single Late Tulip for its exceptional garden performance and sophisticated design. The primary appeal is its stunning, complex color palette featuring apricot, salmon, and soft pink hues that mature beautifully, offering a spectacular late season display. Reviewers consistently report excellent bulb reliability with high germination rates and strong, tall stems ideal for cutting. Menton successfully fills the late blooming gap, providing crucial color when other varieties fade. Despite minor variations in color intensity, the consensus is that these tulips deliver high impact and elegance. Gardeners feel the quality, impressive size, and longevity provide excellent value, making Menton a highly recommended, show stopping choice.
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 they bloom in late spring.
Yes, Menton tulips are well-suited for container planting. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix to prevent the bulbs from rotting.
No, Menton Single Late Tulips are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. It is best to plant them in areas where your pets do not typically graze or dig.
These tulips perform best in full sun, which means they need at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. Adequate light is essential for developing their sturdy stems and vibrant color.
Yes, the Menton tulip is known to attract bees. They are a great choice if you are looking to support local pollinator populations during the late spring season.
Plant the bulbs 5 inches deep to ensure they are protected from temperature fluctuations. For the best visual impact, space them at a density of 9 bulbs per square foot.
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