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Ice Cream
Tulips
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Classes: Tulip Type
Late Fringed
Groups: By Flowering Period
Late
Blooming: Petal Color
White, Pink
Plant Height
Low
About product
A visually striking late-blooming double tulip known for its dessert-like appearance.
Classes: Tulip Type
Late Fringed
Groups: By Flowering Period
Late
Blooming: Petal Color
White, Pink
Plant Height
Low
Description
Ice Cream: An Icon of Late-Spring Floriculture
The Ice Cream tulip is arguably one of the most recognizable hybrids in the world of ornamental horticulture. As a late-flowering double tulip, it stands out due to its sculptural form. The contrast between the dense, snowy-white center and the vibrant pink outer petals creates a visual effect that mimics a dessert, which has secured its status as a staple for high-end landscape design.
Morphology and Market Position
In terms of growth characteristics, this variety is prized for its low stature, which ensures excellent stability against wind and heavy rain. Unlike taller cultivars that may require staking, Ice Cream maintains a compact, sturdy architecture. This makes it an ideal choice for the foreground of garden beds or professional container displays where precision is paramount.
- Class: Late Double Tulip.
- Aesthetics: Intricate, multi-layered bloom with white and pink tones.
- Strategic Use: Perfect for extending the spring bloom season due to its late arrival.
The market reputation of Ice Cream is built on its aesthetic reliability and uniqueness. It is not merely a tulip; it is a design element that gardeners use to bridge the gap between early spring bulbs and the arrival of summer vegetation. For those looking to add a distinct textural element to a garden, this hybrid remains the industry gold standard.
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Classes: Tulip Type
Classes: Tulip Type
Class 1. Early Simple. These tulips have been known since the end of the 17th century. They are characterized by low stems (25-40 cm), strong and sturdy, resistant to rain and wind. Flowers are cup-shaped or bowl-shaped, predominantly warm colors (yellow and red). Early flowering... |
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Groups: By Flowering Period
Groups: By Flowering Period
According to the classification adopted in 1969, all existing varieties, introduced species, their cultivars, and various hybrids are grouped into 15 garden classes. Similar classes are further grouped into four groups. Among them, by flowering time, three groups are distinguishe... |
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| Blooming: Petal Color | |
| Plant Height | Low |
| Catalog | Catalog → Tulips |
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