Early Double Tulips
Early Double Tulips flower in mid April, producing richly layered blooms on strong, sturdy stems. Ideal for bedding displays, window boxes, patio tubs, and windy locations, these reliable tulips provide long-lasting spring colour and excellent garden performance.
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Abba
T1241
Early Double Tulip ‘Abba’ produces glowing tomato-red double blooms richly flamed with deeper cardinal-red tones, creating a bold and dramatic spring display. Flowering early in the season, the fragrant flowers of tulip ‘Abba’ bring warmth, colour, and luxurious texture to borders, containers, and patio pots when the garden is just beginning to awaken.
The densely layered petals create a full peony-like appearance that stands out beautifully in mass plantings and seasonal arrangements. Reliable and eye-catching, this vibrant variety delivers an energetic burst of spring colour with excellent garden impact.
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Belicia
T1922
Early Double Tulip ‘Belicia’ produces stems of multiple fancy blooms which will billow in the spring breeze like the plumes of a cavalier hat. The stunning feather-like petals of tulip 'Belicia' emerge in a soft shade of primrose yellow, edged in carmine, and fade to raspberry-rippled ivory.
The show-stopping bouquet-flowering Tulips are an arresting sight when planted to bloom in wide swathes in the border. Plant taller tulips such as the rich and plummy ‘Black Hero’ and elegant ‘Queen of Night’ behind for complimentary colour and texture.
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Foxtrot
T1258
With multi-layered petals of multi-tonal pinks, the soft, silken blooms of Early Double ‘Foxtrot’ range from pale peach blossom through to deep rose. The classic ballroom dance of the same name is characterised by smooth, flowing movements: likewise, this tulip brings effortless poise and grace to your garden.
Blessed with all the lavish beauty of a peony, this Double Early variety has the advantage of an immediate, floriferous display at the beginning of spring. Sturdy stems, large blooms and a compact habit make tulip ‘Foxtrot’ ideal for window boxes, containers and edging borders.
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Foxy Foxtrot
T1259
Named after a popular 1970s Dutch song about a beguiling dancer, you will be captivated by the mesmerising blooms of Early Double ‘Foxy Foxtrot’ as they waltz their way through spring. Featuring all the charm of its sister variety tulip ‘Foxtrot’, this sport brings a little more pizazz as its takes to the dancefloor of your garden.
Countless layers of petals reveal a breath-taking combination of colours, from pale lemon and honey-gold to apricot and tangerine. The sturdy, weatherproof stems hold up well in exposed positions, and the neat, compact habit is especially favourable for window boxes and container displays.
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Mondial
T1262
The softly textured, loosely cupped blooms of Early Double ‘Mondial’ sparkle with ethereal brilliance in the spring sunlight. Cushiony, delicate petals of goose-down white are arranged in layers like freshly folded linen. Mid-height, robust stems stand bolt upright, proving resilient to the unpredictable British weather. With its peony-like ruffles, tulip ‘Mondial’ brings delicate romance to your containers, window boxes, and border edges.
The generous, lightly feathered flower heads of tulip Mondial are long-lasting, both in the garden and in the vase.
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Monte Orange
T1263
For high voltage colour in early spring, few flowers can compare to the luscious Early Double ‘Monte Orange’. With multiple, overlapping tiers of marmalade tinted petals, these Early Double tulips seem lit from within by a golden glow. The long-lasting flowers unfurl from tightly cupped buds to open, bowl-shaped blooms ribbed by green sepals. Stocky, sturdy stems hold the large, lavish flower heads upright, even in exposed locations.
These vibrant tulips make an eye-catching addition to window boxes, containers, and bedding displays. Try planting tulip ‘Monte Orange’ in striking single colour drifts, in a ‘hot’ scheme of reds and yellows or dotted amongst contrasting deep purples.
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Showcase
T1264
Dominating the stage in early spring, Early Double ‘Showcase’ provides full dramatic impact with a virtuoso performance. This leading lady steals the spotlight with her intense, glossy, velvety waves of carmine purple petals. The glamorous, curvaceous flower heads are borne on sturdy, mid-height stems with perfect posture, standing proud even in inclement weather.
This Early Double tulip variety has excellent longevity, with individual blooms lasting for weeks both in the garden and in the vase. Bring theatrical flair to your window boxes, containers, bedding displays and floral arrangements with the spectacular blooms of tulip ‘Showcase’.
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Verona
T1246
Named after the beautiful Italian city which forms the backdrop to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Early Double ‘Verona’ is a romantic Early Double variety to inspire similar feelings of adoration. Just as Romeo describes Juliet as his ‘sun’, the clear, pale-yellow petals of this tulip shine like dawn light streaming through a window.
With ruffled layers of lemon chiffon, this bloom also offers a beguiling, citrus scent. These tulips will bring their soft, sensuous charm to your window boxes, containers, and flowers beds. The course of true love never did run smooth, but the sturdy stems of tulip ‘Verona’ make it robust even in tempestuous weather.
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Two Tone Mixture
T1260
Early Double Tulip ‘Two Tone Mixture’ combines the elegant blooms of tulip ‘Foxtrot’ and tulip ‘Foxy Foxtrot’ for a beautifully balanced spring display filled with soft blush, warm apricot, and creamy pastel tones. The lush double flowers create a luxurious peony-like effect, bringing texture, colour, and gentle fragrance to borders, containers, and patio pots.
Flowering early in the season, this harmonious tulip mixture offers excellent contrast and depth while maintaining a refined, romantic appearance.
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Early Double Tulip Mixture
T1872
A superior combination of jewel-like tones, our ‘Early Double Tulip Mixture’ weaves a tapestry of dazzling colour for your garden. Our pre-selected, kaleidoscopic colour palette will ensure that your display is a masterpiece this spring. These soft, ruffled tulips resemble peonies, with innumerable layers of supple petals forming plush, pillowy blooms.
Early double tulip varieties are the perfect choice for bedding, window boxes and containers, with sturdy stems to withstand the worst of the British weather. Luxurious and long-lasting, these gorgeous tulips will bring joy for weeks on end.

