focal · moderate · premium
Double tulip
Tulipa (double-flowered varieties) · aka peony tulip
Double tulips — often marketed as 'peony tulips' — carry a peony-shaped bloom on a tulip stem. During the peony gap (July–April in the northern hemisphere), double tulips are the closest substitute at a fraction of the cost. La Belle Époque is the wedding favourite: dusty peach fading to cream.
At a glance
| Family | Liliaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Netherlands (commercially) |
| Peak season | February, March, April, May |
| Availability | December, January, February, March, April, May |
| Stem length | 30–50 cm |
| Vase life | 5–7 days |
| Colors | white, blush, pink, yellow, orange, red, burgundy, lavender |
| Price tier | premium |
Conditioning
Same as single tulip. Because heads are heavier, wrapping stems for support during hydration matters more.
Care in the vase
- •Heavy heads — support during transport and vase display
- •Continue to grow and open in vase
- •Premium cultivars: La Belle Époque (peach), Aveyron (soft pink), Foxtrot (blush)
Design role & symbolism
Symbolismspringtime elegance, prosperity
Occasionswedding, spring events, bridal-shower
Substitutespeony, ranunculus, garden rose
seasonalspringwedding-favoritepeony-alternative
