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Tulipa 'Angelique'

Tulipa 'Angelique'

A gorgeous double late tulip with peony-like flowers in soft pale pink fading to white at the edges. Lightly fragrant. Flowers in May, extending the tulip season. The most popular double tulip worldwide. Excellent for borders, containers, and cutting. A romantic cottage garden favourite across the UK.

Tulipa 'Angelique' (Tulipa 'Angelique') in bloom

Where to plant

Best aspect

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Border position

Front of borderMiddle of border

When to plant and expect flowers

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Flowers

How to grow tulipa 'angelique'

Plant 15-20cm deep in November. The peony-like double flowers are heavenly in borders and vases. Late flowering so extends the season into May. Heavy flower heads may need support in exposed positions. Lightly fragrant.

Soil requirements

Soil type

loam, sand, chalk

Moisture

well drained

pH

neutral, alkaline

Aftercare

Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering. Remove spent flower heads to prevent self-seeding.

Propagation

  • Offsets in autumn
  • Seed

Wildlife value

🐝 Attracts bees

Toxicity

All parts toxic, especially bulbs. Contains tulipalin A and B causing skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset.

🐱 Toxic to cats
🐶 Toxic to dogs
🐴 Toxic to horses
👤 Toxic to humans

Common problems

  • Tulip fire (Botrytis tulipae)
  • Squirrels digging up bulbs
  • Slugs on young shoots
  • Bulb rot in waterlogged soil

Similar bulbs to grow

Alliums

Allium 'Purple Sensation'

Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation'
Daffodils

Narcissus 'Cheerfulness'

Narcissus 'Cheerfulness'
Hyacinths

Hyacinthus 'Pink Pearl'

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Pearl'
Other Bulbs

Camassia leichtlinii

Camassia leichtlinii
Other Bulbs

English Bluebell

Hyacinthoides non-scripta

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