Angelique Tulip Bulbs | Pink Double Late Flowers

Plant Angelique tulip bulbs for lush, softly pink double flowers that bring a romantic finish to the spring tulip season. Layers of petals give the blooms a full, peony-like appearance, making them an appealing choice for borders, patio pots, and fresh-cut bouquets.

What you are ordering

This listing is for tulip bulbs, not seeds, potted plants, or cut flowers. Choose a pack of 10, 25, or 100 bulbs. One cart quantity purchases one selected pack.

Variety highlights

• Variety: Tulipa 'Angelique'.
• Flower group: Double Late tulip.
• Color: soft pink.
• Bloom season: late spring, with timing affected by local weather and planting conditions.
• Uses: borders, grouped beds, containers, and cut-flower gardens.
• Light: full sun to partial shade.

When and where to plant

Plant in fall once soil has cooled, before the ground freezes. Choose well-drained soil and a location that will receive good light during spring growth. Avoid low spots where water collects, because prolonged wet conditions can rot bulbs.

Tulips need a sustained cold period to develop normal spring flowers. In warm-winter regions, suitable prechilling and planting dates are important; do not assume bulbs are prechilled unless that is stated separately. Keep bulbs cool, dry, and ventilated until planting, away from ripening fruit.

Planting instructions

• Prepare loose soil with good drainage; incorporate compost where appropriate without creating a water-holding pocket.
• Set bulbs pointed end upward, approximately 6 inches deep, adjusting to bulb size and soil conditions.
• Space approximately 4–6 inches apart for a full display.
• Cover and water after planting if the soil is dry, then avoid keeping the bed saturated.
• Plant in informal groups of at least five bulbs rather than a single straight line for a fuller effect.

If you cannot identify the pointed end, place the bulb on its side. Combine groups with other tulip bloom times to extend the spring display.

Watering and feeding

During active growth, water when needed to keep the root zone moderately moist without waterlogging it. Rainfall may provide enough moisture in some climates. Use a suitable bulb fertilizer according to its label if needed, keeping concentrated fertilizer away from direct bulb contact. A sheltered location helps protect the full double blooms from strong wind and heavy rain.

Growing in containers

Choose a pot with drainage holes and enough depth for planting, root growth, and a layer of mix beneath the bulbs. Use well-drained potting mix, place bulbs close together without touching, and maintain an appropriate winter chilling period. Container roots are more exposed to freezing and drying than those in the ground, so protect pots as local conditions require. Never leave them standing in water.

Cut flowers and after-flowering care

For bouquets, cut stems when buds show color and are beginning to open. Place in clean water and refresh the water regularly. If you want bulbs to rebuild energy, leave as much foliage on the plant as possible.

After garden flowers fade, remove spent flower heads but let leaves yellow naturally before cutting them back. Reduce watering as plants become dormant. Repeat flowering depends on climate, drainage, and bulb condition; double-flowered tulips are often grown as a fresh seasonal display rather than relied on to return equally well every year.

Handling and safety

Tulip bulbs are ornamental and must not be eaten. Keep bulbs and plants away from pets and young children. Wear gloves if handling bulbs irritates your skin.