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Columbus Double Early Tulip

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$13.50
Item: 6661-A
$25.50
Item: 6661-B
$47.00
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$86.00
Item: 6661-D
Early spring blooms.

Raspberries and cream! Long lasting blooms on sturdy stems.

Big peony-like blooms are packed with pink petals edged in cream. Excellent at the front of a border and in bouquets.

Zone 3-7. 12cm+ bulbs.

14-16" tall.
ships in fall
Quick Details
Bloom Time
early spring
Indoor Forcing?
indoor forcing
Height
14-16"
Bloom Color
magenta/white
Hardy in Zones
3–7
Compare
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Variety Product Type Bloom Time Indoor Forcing? Height Bloom Color Hardy to Zone Maximum Hardiness Zone
Avant Garde bulbs early spring indoor forcing 14-16" cream 3 7
Verona Sunrise bulbs early spring indoor forcing 18-20" coral/rose/yellow 3 7
Columbus bulbs early spring indoor forcing 14-16" magenta/white 3 7
Foxtrot bulbs spring indoor forcing 12-14" pink/white 3 7
Foxy Foxtrot bulbs spring indoor forcing 12-14" yellow/apricot 3 8
Margarita bulbs early spring indoor forcing 16-18" magenta 3 7
Palmyra bulbs early spring indoor forcing 16-20" burgundy 3 7
Valdivia bulbs early spring indoor forcing 14-16" orange-salmon 3 7
Fedco’s Golden Girls Collection bulbs early spring 14-20" multi-colored 3 7
Fedco’s Spring Roses Collection bulbs early spring 14-18" multi-colored 3 7
Additional Information

Double Early Tulips

Ruffled double flowers resemble peonies, with at least twice the number of petals as single varieties. These tulips bloom slightly later than Single Earlies and hold their blooms for longer. The large flowers make them a great choice for crafting luxurious bouquets, and they are among the best tulips for bedding plants and for forcing indoors. Their short stature makes them more resilient to wind than other types.

Tulips

One of the world’s most beloved flowers, garden tulips have captivated hearts and inspired artists for centuries with their vibrant colors and elegant forms. Cultivated from wild species during the Ottoman Empire, these enchanting bulbs found their way to the Netherlands in the 16th century where they sparked an economic frenzy known as “Tulip Mania” after being identified as symbols of wealth and prosperity.

Tulips continue to enchant gardeners and enthusiasts alike with their versatility and charm. Their kaleidoscope of colors and shapes in the spring makes them ideal for a wide range of garden designs and arrangements. Whether planted in beds, borders or containers, tulips bring a touch of elegance and joy to any landscape. Most varieties are also good for cutting, and many are good for forcing. See our tulip comparison chart for further reference.

To help protect your tulips from marauding critters, try interplanting with genera that are unattractive to pests, like Allium, Fritillaria and Narcissus.

Garden Tulips are hardy in Zones 3-7, unless otherwise noted. All our tulip bulbs measure at least 12cm, unless specified.

Planting Tulips for Longevity

Some gardeners treat tulips like annuals and buy new ones every year, while others painstakingly dig their bulbs up in summer after the foliage has browned and store them to replant in the fall.

If (like us) you are thrifty and/or lazy, there’s an easier way to encourage tulips to come back year after year. Choose a sunny location and plant the bulbs 8–10" deep (yes, that deep!) in well-drained soil, 3–4 weeks before the ground freezes.

During spring growth, check the soil weekly if there is little rain, and water if 1/2" below the surface is dry. Deadhead to force the plant’s energy into the bulb. Don’t cut or tie the foliage until it has begun to yellow. Overplant with annuals or perennials to help keep the soil dry down where the bulb is.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse will ship around late September through October. Bulbs can be planted successfully up until your ground freezes.

Note to Alaska and far north customers: We cannot guarantee an early shipment, so please plan accordingly and order early.

We cannot accommodate specific ship date requests or guarantee your order will arrive by a certain day.