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(DE) Double early tulip group
Double flowered cultivars, mainly short stemmed and early flowering. Flowering period: early Average plant height: 20-30 cm Spacing between bulbs: 5 cm Landscape uses: beds, borders and rock gardens These are beloved tulips that have double flowers; short, sturdy stems; and an early flowering period. They can be used in many ways, but are especially favoured for beds and containers. The variety of colours available in this group is not as great as it is for other groups, however, its double flowering more than compensates for this.

** Group that may perennialize/naturalize.

Listed prices are for 10 bulbs each.

Bloom Time is BT: 1 = Early, 2 = Midseason, 3 = Late, 4 = Very Late

Height is Ht: 1 = Short, 2 = Normal, 3 = Tall, 4 = Very Tall


PICTURE 6-1 (DE) 'Abba' $8.10 Glowing tomato red, broad cardinal red flame. Fragrant. BT 2 Ht 2 (30 cm). You will love the multi layered petals of this peony flowering tulip! Great in pots, its sturdy stems hold up very well also in the landscape, though the sheer volume of petals can cause it to be damaged by wind and rain if severe. Mamma Mia! What a gorgeous red tulip! Double Early Tulips all have more than the normal six petals. Some have so many petals that they look more like peonies than tulips. They don't come in as wide a selection of colours as some other types of tulips, but on sunny days, when they are completely open, the blossoms can be as wide as 4" (10 cm) across! The stems are fairly short but very strong and sturdy, and the blooms are very long lasting. These are excellent flowers for containers. Some varieties have a fragrance, especially Monte Carlo	PICTURE 6-2 (DE) 'Monsella' $9.50 Canary yellow feathered blood red. BT 2 Ht 1 (30 cm)Excellent tulip, beautifully double and very fragrant. You will love the drama this blossom brings to your life.	PICTURE 6-3 (DE) 'Monte Carlo' $9.10 Sulphur yellow. Very fragrant. BT 2 Ht 1 (30 cm) The most widely grown tulip variety in the world and with good reason. This is a beautiful peony flowering tulip that performs well in containers or in the garden. Be sure to plant some extra for cut flowers or to offer as gifts. People won't believe how wonderful 'Monte Carlo' can be.
PICTURE 6-4 (DE) 'Montreux' $9.50 Creamy white going to pink tinge, with a touch of primrose yellow in its reddish glow. BT 2 Ht 2 A lovely fragrance and its creamy white color makes this one positively glow in the garden.	PICTURE 6-5 (DE) 'Verona' $9.80 Ivory white with a dresden yellow to dull sulphur yellow flame. BT 2 Ht 2 (40 cm) A bit taller than other early tulips, 'Verona' is a striking beauty for your garden or your vase. Will do well in containers too.	PICTURE 6-6 (DE) 'Viking' $8.40 Orange red, flamed scarlet, somewhat greenish, with a very slight yellow feathering. Fragrant. BT 2 Ht 1 (30 cm). This deliciously orange-red and delightfully fragrant tulip is an early bloomer that will wake up the rest of the garden.