Ice Cream Tulip
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🌷 Tulip 'Ice Cream' (3 bulbs) – The most delicious tulip of spring! ✨Submitted by Van Noort
Add a touch of floral whimsy and gourmet originality to your garden with the tulip 'Ice Cream' , a late double tulip with a totally unique look. It reveals a pure white, dense and round center , which emerges from a case of dark raspberry pink petals – an appearance reminiscent of a real scoop of ice cream!
It is a very popular variety for original arrangements , decorative pots , floral photographs and exceptional bouquets . Its late flowering prolongs spring with an unforgettable shape , which seduces at every glance.
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height: 30 to 35 cm (12" to 14")
☀️ Exposure: Full sun
🌡 Hardiness: Zone 3 and above
🦌 Deer Resistance: Medium
💧 Water requirements: Moderate (well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil: Light, fertile, well-drained
📦 Quantity: 3 bulbs
🌿 Planting and growing the 'Ice Cream' tulip
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground: Perfect for original flowerbeds , featured borders , or collector gardens .
✔️ In a pot: Ideal in decorative planters , stylish tubs , or creative terraces .
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth: 12 to 15 cm
2️⃣ Spacing: 10 cm
3️⃣ Watering: Light after planting, then moderate during growth.
💡 Tip: Place it at the front of flowerbeds or in a raised pot to fully appreciate its unique shape.
🌿 Caring for the 'Ice Cream' Tulip
💦 Watering: Moderate, avoid excess water
🌱 Fertilizer: Apply a bulb fertilizer in the fall to support flowering
✂️ Pruning: Wait until the foliage has turned yellow before cutting it.
❄️ Wintering: No care required, hardy bulb
💡 Why choose the 'Ice Cream' Tulip?
✅ Unique appearance , like vanilla ice cream in a pink cup
✅ Ideal for original flowerbeds , exceptional pots and garden photos
✅ Late, spectacular and unexpected flowering
✅ Compact, hardy and easy to grow
✨ Add a sweet and dramatic touch to your arrangements with the 'Ice Cream' Tulip , offered by Van Noort! ✨
🌿 Pair it with pastel tulips or white daffodils for a magical and unforgettable floral scene ! 😊
