8 Tulip Varieties That Will Delight Your Senses

One of the first signs of spring, tulips peek their head out in gardens everywhere as soon as the first signs of spring emerge. Did you know there are a few thousand of tulip varieties? From simple, one-color tulips to striped tulips, to double tulips, and so many colors we can’t ever mention them all.

Tulips are easy to grow: they pretty much take care of themselves once you plant them, and greet you with their beauty year after year. Of course, some gardeners choose to replant them every year, to create a new and beautiful color combination in their tulip beds, but if you’re not picky, you don’t need to do that. Tulips bring gorgeous color in your spring garden.

Some tulips are early bloomers, while others are much later into the season. If you plan well initially, you can have blooming tulips for several good weeks. Let’s look at a few of the many tulip varieties.

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1. Purple Tulips

These rich purple tulips are a welcome addition to flower beds, container gardens, and look best when planted in groups for maximum esthetic appeal.

Mix them with some yellow tulips for added oomph.

2. White Tulips

Gorgeous white tulips, perfect for a spring wedding bouquet, or a baby shower, or just to cheer you up in your home.

And I LOVE that burgundy stripe on the white tulip: nature is so creative!

3. Yellow Tulips

These uniquely shaped yellow tulips are absolutely gorgeous! Group a few together with some red ones and you’ll love the pop of color this spring.

4. Red Tulips

I love the bright red tulips, especially if placed in the middle of a cluster of white or yellow ones.

And I can’t help but imagine walking through a field of red tulips and enjoying the gorgeous view!

5. Pink Tulips

These delicate pink tulips are every girl’s favorites. Feminine and beautiful, they are perfect to give as gifts or just enjoy blooming in your own garden.

6. Orange Tulips

You don’t see orange tulips often, but I encourage you to look for some to add to your flower garden.

7. Parrot Tulips

Parrot Tulips are an exotic type of tulip that takes the spotlight in your garden as they bloom in late spring. Featuring fringed and scalloped petals, and gorgeous striations, you can’t but fall in love with these!
Parrot tulips combined with other types of tulips make a beautiful arrangement.

8. Multicolored Tulips

These gorgeous bi-color tulips are definitely a star amongst the many tulips. A must-have in every tulip garden!

As you’ve seen, there are lots of tulip varieties worth enjoying. They can be grown by pretty much anyone with very little effort. I hope this tulip gallery inspired you to create your own tulip garden, or at least your colorful tulip container.

Tulips Look Great in Bouquets

There’s something special about a brightly colored spring bouquet on your table. It lights up the house. Get a bouquet of different colored tulips from your yard, or, if you’re ready now, you can buy a container of tulips (found at most grocery stores) that will bloom before spring arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tulips

How many tulip varieties are there?

Too many to count. Ther are single, double, fringed, parrot, lily-shaped, single color, bicolor, multicolor, and so on.

How do you multiply tulips?

Leave the bulbs in the ground, rather than taking them out every fall. While in the ground, they’ll grow clusters of new bulbs that you can then separate for new flowers.

Are blue tulips real?

Unfortunately, no: there are no blue tulips. 

Are there black tulips?

Yes, Queen of the night tulips are almost black (they are actually a dark purple). So are the black parrot tulips.

How many years will a tulip bulb bloom?

Most tulips will bloom for 3 to 5 years after which their blooming will reduce. Pull out tulip bulbs every couple of years to separate the new bulbs and perpetuate your tulips