Tulipa ‘Foxy Foxtrot’ (Double Early Tulip)

Changing color as they mature, the gently ruffled flowers of Tulip ‘Foxy Foxtrot’ will bring warmth and happiness to your garden in early to mid-spring! Resembling a peony with its double row of petals, this charming Double Early Tulip boasts vibrant yellow petals, gradually becoming suffused with rosy orange, honey-gold, and salmon-rose. Fabulous in a vase or containers, ‘Foxy Foxtrot’ is equally outstanding in the garden where its long-lasting blossoms will contribute to an eye-popping display! You may want to create lovely colorful bouquets in your beds, borders, or containers and combine ‘Foxy Foxtrot’ with other fabulous Double Early Tulips.

• Growing only 12-16 inches (30-40 cm) tall on sturdy stems, it will proudly withstand April’s showers!
• By itself or mixed with other bulbs or perennials, it will bring happy dashes of colors to your beds or borders.
• Performs best in full sun in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers areas with cool winters and warm dry summers.
• Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, and containers. Good for forcing. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. Excellent as cut flowers!
• To be planted in fall.
• All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

A symbol of spring, tulips are the most popular spring bulbs and most gardeners reserve them a spot in the garden or containers. Grown for their attractive, vibrantly colored flowers, there are currently over 3,000 registered varieties, which are divided into fifteen groups, mostly based on the flower type, size, and blooming period of the tulip.

With their double row of petals, the Double Early tulips look almost like peonies. Their bowl-shaped blooms reach 3 in. (8 cm) across and come in a wide range of colors ranging from red to yellow or white. They often exhibit a contrasting color, offering a striking color display in the garden in early-mid spring. Some are even fragrant! Growing only 8-12 inches tall (20-30 cm) on sturdy stems, they withstand spring showers and generally last longer than the Single Early Tulips.