Tulipa 'Angelique'
A Double Late tulip with peony‑like, blush‑pink blooms. Flowers late in spring and benefits from a sheltered site. Stems are sturdy, but heavy blooms can be marked by wind or rain. Best in USDA zones 3 to 8; grow as an annual where winters are mild. Well suited to containers and cutting for soft, late color.
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Double Late
- Height × spread: 16–18 in (40–45 cm) × 4–6 in (10–15 cm)
- Bloom window: late spring
- Color & flower form: soft pink; peony‑like double
- Fragrance: 1 trace
- USDA hardiness: zones 3 to 8
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown
- Awards/registration: RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Cut‑flower notes: heavy, double heads; handle gently; about 5–7 days in vase; do not mix with fresh‑cut daffodils for first 24 hours
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Fully double, peony‑like form versus single cups.
- Shorter stature than many Single Late and Darwin Hybrids.
- Late to very late bloom extends tulip season.
- More weather‑sensitive due to extra petals.
Strengths
- Full, romantic look in a compact plant.
- Good in containers and sheltered borders.
- Useful for cutting when harvested at first color.
Care in one minute
- Full sun and a sheltered site.
- Moist, well‑drained, moderately fertile soil.
- Plant 6 in deep and 5–6 in apart; water to settle.
- Light feed as shoots emerge; avoid overwatering.
- Deadhead; let foliage ripen; lift in warm‑summer regions.
- Zones 8–10: pre‑chill bulbs and grow as annuals.
Watch‑outs
- Petals can bruise or shatter in wind and heavy rain.
- Often unreliable to perennialize; replant for best display.
- Requires sharp drainage to limit bulb rot.
Best uses (tags)
- containers, borders, cutting, late season, mass planting
Provenance note
A long‑grown Double Late selection recognized by the RHS with the AGM.
Known for late bloom and peony‑like flowers in soft pink shades.
References
- RHS – Tulipa ‘Angélique’ (Double Late Group):
- Chicago Botanic Garden – Tulipa ‘Angelique’ profile
- UMass Extension -Postharvest tips for spring bulbs (narcissus sap caution):
- ASPCA – Tulip (Tulipa spp.) toxicity to pets:
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