Tulipa 'Orange Van Eijk' is spring sunshine in bulb form. This Darwin Hybrid delivers large, classic single blooms in a rich, saturated orange that glows in morning light and energizes any border it touches. Darwin Hybrids are the workhorses of the tulip world — built for performance with tall, sturdy stems, oversized flowers, and reliable perennial returns in cooler climates. Orange Van Eijk is the variety that turns a spring garden from pleasant to genuinely spectacular. Mass plant it for maximum impact, or pair it with deep purple or white companions for a bold contrasting display.Why Gardeners Love It Large, vivid warm-orange Darwin Hybrid blooms on tall, sturdy stems Reliable perennial performer — returns year after year in Zones 3–7 Rich orange color pairs beautifully with purple, white, and yellow companions Outstanding for mass plantings, mixed borders, and containers Excellent long-lasting cut flower — harvest when buds are colored but still closed Naturally deer-resistant Growing Details Type: Darwin Hybrid (Single) Bloom color: Warm, vivid orange Bloom time: Mid-spring Sunlight: Full sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8 Planting depth: 6–8 inches Spacing: 4–6 inches apart When to plant: Late September–November Planting & CarePlant in a sunny, well-draining location with the pointed tip facing up. Water thoroughly once after planting; roots develop through autumn and blooms arrive mid-spring. For best perennial returns: plant 8–10 inches deep, apply a balanced fertilizer in spring, and allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering. In Zone 8, pre-chill bulbs 8–12 weeks before fall planting.
