Tulipa Ballerina - ORG

There are tulips you plant in a border. And there are tulips you put in a vase. The Ballerina does both — and with a grace that lives up to her name. The pointed, outward-curving petals give her an airy, almost dancing shape that you won’t find in an ordinary tulip. The colour is a warm orange, softly shimmering in the April light.

Why landscape architects value her so highly

The Tulipa Ballerina is a lily-flowered tulip — a type known for its elegant silhouette and above-average flowering period. Landscape architects often choose the Ballerina because it is easy to combine: it looks lovely alongside dark blue salvia, geraniums, grasses and late-flowering daffodils. Its warm orange hue brings warmth without being overpowering.

Planting and return

Plant the bulbs between October and December in a sunny, fertile spot with well-drained soil, at a depth of around 15 cm. In such a spot, the Ballerina has the best chance of returning for several years. As a cut flower, cut the stem when the bud is just beginning to colour — early in the morning, in cold water — and it will last for weeks in the vase. Organically grown, certified NL-BIO-01.