Tulip Orange Brilliant is a striking species tulip that produces vibrant orange blooms with a subtle golden glow at their base. Flowering during April and May, this elegant variety reaches approximately 40cm in height, creating a bold display in borders, containers and rockeries. Its vivid colour and graceful flowers bring warmth and energy to the spring garden, making it an excellent choice for both formal and naturalistic planting schemes.

Ideal for borders, patio pots and cut flower arrangements, Tulip Orange Brilliant performs best in sunny positions with well-drained soil. The brilliant orange blooms combine beautifully with blues, purples and whites, creating eye-catching spring displays while also attracting early pollinators to the garden.

Key Features
✓ Brilliant orange spring flowers with warm golden tones
✓ Flowers during April and May
✓ Strong upright stems ideal for borders and containers
✓ Excellent for cut flower displays
✓ Perfect for colourful spring planting schemes
✓ Attractive to early pollinators
✓ Easy to grow and reliable

Size
✓ Flowering height: approximately 40cm (16 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to December
✓ Flowers: April to May
✓ Position: full sun or light partial shade
✓ Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: approximately 10–15cm (4–6 inches)
✓ Spacing: approximately 10cm (4 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for borders, containers, rockeries and cut flower gardens

Aftercare
Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulbs can store energy for the following year. Remove spent flower heads if seed production is not required and avoid lifting the bulbs unless necessary. Tulip Orange Brilliant performs best in fertile, free-draining soil and can provide reliable spring displays for many seasons with good care.