Foxtrot Double Tulip Bulbs – Pink Early Spring Flowers

Welcome spring with the soft pink layers of Foxtrot double tulips. Their gently cupped, peony-like flowers blend shades from almost white to deep rose, with a sweet fragrance and sturdy stems. Plant a group beside a path or in a patio pot to enjoy the changing pink tones up close, or cut a few stems for a fresh indoor bouquet.

Choose Your Bulb Pack

Select 10, 25, or 100 bulbs. The listed bulb size is 12/+ cm. This listing is for bulbs for planting, not seeds, potted plants, or cut flowers.

Plant Highlights

• Variety: Foxtrot double early tulip.
• Flowers: Layered, peony-like blooms in pale pink through deep rose tones.
• Fragrance: Sweetly scented flowers.
• Habit: Compact growth with sturdy stems.
• Bloom season: Early spring; timing varies with climate and growing conditions.
• Light: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained soil.
• Uses: Grouped borders, containers, and cut flowers.

When and Where to Plant

Plant in fall at the appropriate time for your local climate, before the ground freezes. Choose a sunny position where water drains freely. Incorporate compost where appropriate to improve soil structure, but avoid persistently wet ground.

Tulips need a suitable cold period for flowering. In warm-winter climates, follow locally appropriate chilling and planting guidance. A fixed planting date does not suit every region.

Growing in Warm-Winter Areas

Foxtrot tulips are cool-season bulbs, not tropical plants. Where winters do not supply enough cold, use properly pre-chilled bulbs or refrigerate bulbs according to the supplier's recommended temperature and chilling duration. Confirm whether bulbs have already been chilled before starting; this listing does not promise pre-chilled bulbs.

If chilling bulbs at home, keep them in a ventilated paper or mesh bag in a refrigerator, not a freezer. Keep them separate from ripening fruit, especially apples, which release ethylene that can damage developing flowers. Do not seal bulbs in a damp plastic bag.

After the required chilling period, plant promptly during the coolest suitable part of your local season, once the soil has cooled. Avoid leaving chilled bulbs in a hot room or vehicle. Choose morning sun with protection from intense afternoon heat, and use well-drained soil or a draining container.

Keep the root zone evenly moist during active growth without waterlogging it. Position pots away from hot paving and heat-reflecting walls. Warm weather can shorten the flowering display, and chilling does not make tulips heat-tolerant.

In warm-winter and tropical climates, treat these tulips as a seasonal display rather than expecting dependable annual rebloom. New, correctly chilled bulbs may be needed for the next season; flowering is not guaranteed in continuously hot conditions.

Planting and Watering

Place bulbs pointed end upward, approximately 4–6 inches apart. Follow the planting depth recommended with your bulbs, accounting for bulb size and local soil conditions. Water after planting to settle the soil, allowing excess moisture to drain.

Roots form during fall, with more substantial foliage and flower growth in spring. Water as needed during active growth without keeping the soil soggy. Avoid excessive watering during summer dormancy.

Growing in Containers

Choose a deep pot with drainage holes and use a freely draining potting mix. Allow room for the recommended planting depth and roots beneath the bulbs. Arrange bulbs without touching one another, then water thoroughly and let the container drain.

Provide suitable winter chilling while protecting containers from damaging weather extremes. Check moisture periodically and avoid leaving pots standing in water. Position the display in full sun as spring growth develops.

Flowers and Seasonal Aftercare

For bouquets, cut stems with clean tools and place promptly in fresh water. Sturdy stems are not weatherproof, so a sheltered position helps protect the blooms during severe wind or rain.

If feeding, use a bulb-appropriate fertilizer according to its label and avoid excessive nitrogen. After flowering, remove faded flower heads but leave green foliage until it yellows naturally. Water according to soil moisture and weather rather than a fixed weekly schedule. Repeat flowering depends on climate and care and is not guaranteed.

Handling and Safety

Tulip bulbs are ornamental planting material, not food. Keep them away from children, pets, and livestock that may eat them. Wear gloves if handling bulbs irritates your skin.