Ice Cream
Ice Cream tulips – is it a tulip or an ice cream? It’s both! Tulip Ice Cream has a truly unique appearance. This is what happens when you cross a double white tulip with a double red one. At first, Tulip Ice Cream looks fresh green, then the pink-red colour appears, and as the bloom matures, the white “whipped cream” on top grows larger.
It’s one of the most photographed tulips at Keukenhof thanks to its remarkable look.
But Tulip Ice Cream is also a late bloomer, making it the perfect dessert for your garden when most other tulips have already faded.
Tip: Plant them in a sunny spot and water regularly as they near blooming. Ice Cream tulips need plenty of water due to their large flower heads.
Specifications
| Flower shape | Double |
| Height | Low < 30 cm |
| Attacts bees and butterflies | Yes |
| Planting time | September-December |
| Flowering time | April-May |
| Planting site | Sun or semi-shadow |
| Number per package: | 10 flower bulbs |
| Type of product | Tulip bulbs |
Tips
Tulip bulbs – easy, versatile and a true celebration of spring
Tulips are incredibly easy to plant and bring a vibrant splash of colour to your garden or balcony. They thrive both in the ground and in pots – perfect for any outdoor space, large or small.
Plant the bulbs in autumn and let nature do the rest. Everything the flower needs is already inside the bulb. Come spring, you’ll enjoy blooms in the most beautiful colours.
Grow your own happiness – even without a green thumb!
Our tips for success:
- Plant in October or November – not too early, as the soil is often still too warm in September. You can still plant in December, as long as there’s no frost.
- Choose a sunny or semi-shaded spot
- Always use fresh potting soil and make sure there’s good drainage when planting in pots
- Water right after planting – and again during dry spells in spring
- Leave the bulbs outside during winter (only cover them with straw or leaves during hard frost, or move pots to a sheltered spot)
- Tulips are not naturally perennial. Some stronger varieties may bloom a second or even third year, but often less abundantly. For a full display each spring, we recommend planting new bulbs every autumn.
Inspiration for extra flower joy:
- Combine tulips with narcissus or grape hyacinths for a playful mix
- Try layering bulbs in a large pot: tulips at the bottom, then narcissus and muscari, and pansies on top
- Give bulbs or a gift card – the lucky recipient will think of you all spring long!
Tulip bulbs – easy, versatile and a true celebration of spring
Tulips are incredibly easy to plant and bring a vibrant splash of colour to your garden or balcony. They thrive both in the ground and in pots – perfect for any outdoor space, large or small.
Plant the bulbs in autumn and let nature do the rest. Everything the flower needs is already inside the bulb. Come spring, you’ll enjoy blooms in the most beautiful colours.
Grow your own happiness – even without a green thumb!
Our tips for success:
- Plant in October or November – not too early, as the soil is often still too warm in September. You can still plant in December, as long as there’s no frost.
- Choose a sunny or semi-shaded spot
- Always use fresh potting soil and make sure there’s good drainage when planting in pots
- Water right after planting – and again during dry spells in spring
- Leave the bulbs outside during winter (only cover them with straw or leaves during hard frost, or move pots to a sheltered spot)
- Tulips are not naturally perennial. Some stronger varieties may bloom a second or even third year, but often less abundantly. For a full display each spring, we recommend planting new bulbs every autumn.
Inspiration for extra flower joy:
- Combine tulips with narcissus or grape hyacinths for a playful mix
- Try layering bulbs in a large pot: tulips at the bottom, then narcissus and muscari, and pansies on top
- Give bulbs or a gift card – the lucky recipient will think of you all spring long!
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