Botanical Name

Tulipa 'Ballerina'

Commonly known as Ballerina Tulip

Tulipa 'Ballerina' (Ballerina Tulip)
Bulb

Lily-flowered tulip with pointed petals in vivid tangerine. Sweetly orange-scented and one of the longest-blooming tulips you can plant.

Toxic to cats

The bulbs are the dangerous part for cats and dogs, and they hold far more of the toxin than the flower does. A pet that digs up a newly planted bed is the usual way this happens. Vomiting and drooling are the common signs; plant where a dog does not dig and keep spare bulbs stored away.

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.