Lily-flowered tulip with pointed petals in vivid tangerine. Sweetly orange-scented and one of the longest-blooming tulips you can plant.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Apr to May
- USDA Zones
- 3-8
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 18-22"
- Bloom Colors
- OrangeYellow
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About This Name
Tulipa 'Ballerina' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Ballerina Tulip unambiguously. The genus Tulipa places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Ballerina Tulip, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Tulipa 'Ballerina' will give you the most precise results.