Flair Tulip Bulbs | Orange-Red & Yellow Early Spring Flowers

Welcome the tulip season with the warm, vivid colors of Tulipa 'Flair'. Deep orange-red petals edged in yellow give these single early tulips a bright presence in spring borders, patio pots and fresh-cut arrangements.

Plant a group beside a walkway in fall, or fill a well-drained container for a colorful spring focal point. When the blooms open, a few carefully chosen stems bring that same cheerful contrast indoors.

Variety Highlights

• Variety: Tulipa 'Flair'.
• Flower type: Single early tulip.
• Color: Deep orange-red petals with yellow edges.
• Bloom season: Early in the spring tulip season; timing varies with climate and weather.
• Light: Full sun to partial sun.
• Soil: Average to fertile soil with good drainage.
• Uses: Borders, beds, cutting gardens and containers.

What You Are Ordering

Choose 10 bulbs or 25 bulbs. This listing is for tulip bulbs to plant, not seeds or flowering potted plants.

When to Plant

Plant in fall for a spring display. Tulips need a winter chilling period to flower, so planting schedules depend on local conditions. In warm-winter areas, obtain locally appropriate chilling and planting guidance before planting; do not assume bulbs have already been prechilled.

Planting Instructions

1. Choose a sunny to partially sunny site where water drains away freely.
2. Loosen the soil before planting and position bulbs with their pointed ends upward.
3. Plant approximately two to three times the bulb's height deep, allowing room between bulbs rather than letting them touch.
4. Water after planting to settle the soil.
5. During active growth, provide moisture as needed without keeping the soil saturated.

If using a bulb fertilizer, follow its label directions and avoid placing concentrated fertilizer directly against the bulbs.

Growing in Containers

Choose a container with drainage holes and enough depth for the planting depth plus room for roots below the bulbs. Use a well-draining potting mix and keep bulbs from touching each other or the container walls.

Place the container where it can receive the appropriate winter chilling without remaining waterlogged. Container roots and bulbs are more exposed to temperature extremes than those in garden soil, so plan winter protection for your climate. Check moisture during growth and allow excess water to drain away.

Seasonal Expectations

Bulbs spend time developing roots before their spring display. Flair flowers early in the tulip season, but the exact bloom date depends on winter chilling, spring temperatures and growing conditions. Warm weather may shorten the display.

Each bulb's flowering display is seasonal. Removing spent blooms does not produce a second flush of flowers that spring. Like many hybrid tulips, Flair may be short-lived in the garden and is often grown for a single-season display; repeat flowering is not guaranteed.

After Flowering

Remove faded flower heads while leaving green foliage intact to replenish the bulbs. Allow leaves to yellow and die back naturally before removing them. Avoid waterlogged conditions as bulbs become dormant.

If reliable spring color is your priority, consider replenishing the planting with new bulbs in fall rather than depending entirely on repeat blooms.

Protecting Your Planting

Tulips are not deer-resistant. Deer may browse foliage and flowers, while squirrels, voles and other small mammals may disturb or eat bulbs. Use appropriate garden protection where these animals are active.

Bulb Safety

For ornamental planting only. Do not eat bulbs or any other plant parts. Tulips are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Keep bulbs and plants away from children and pets, and store planting bulbs separately from food.

Wear gloves when handling bulbs if you have sensitive skin, and wash hands after planting. Follow any additional handling and planting instructions included with your bulbs.