Orange Van Eijk Darwin Hybrid Tulip Bulbs – Vivid Warm Orange, Perennial, Fall Planting

Tulipa 'Orange Van Eijk' is spring sunshine in bulb form. This Darwin Hybrid delivers large, classic single blooms in a rich, saturated orange that glows in morning light and energizes any border it touches. Darwin Hybrids are the workhorses of the tulip world — built for performance with tall, sturdy stems, oversized flowers, and reliable perennial returns in cooler climates. Orange Van Eijk is the variety that turns a spring garden from pleasant to genuinely spectacular. Mass plant it for maximum impact, or pair it with deep purple or white companions for a bold contrasting display.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Large, vivid warm-orange Darwin Hybrid blooms on tall, sturdy stems
• Reliable perennial performer — returns year after year in Zones 3–7
• Rich orange color pairs beautifully with purple, white, and yellow companions
• Outstanding for mass plantings, mixed borders, and containers
• Excellent long-lasting cut flower — harvest when buds are colored but still closed
• Naturally deer-resistant

Growing Details

• Type: Darwin Hybrid (Single)
• Bloom color: Warm, vivid orange
• Bloom time: Mid-spring
• Sunlight: Full sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8
• Planting depth: 6–8 inches
• Spacing: 4–6 inches apart
• When to plant: Late September–November

Planting & Care

Plant in a sunny, well-draining location with the pointed tip facing up. Water thoroughly once after planting; roots develop through autumn and blooms arrive mid-spring. For best perennial returns: plant 8–10 inches deep, apply a balanced fertilizer in spring, and allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering. In Zone 8, pre-chill bulbs 8–12 weeks before fall planting.