Palmyra Double Early Tulip

Name: Palmyra Double Early Tulip
SKU: AM020819

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With breathtaking jewel-toned blossoms and sweetly fragrant flowers in shades of deep red to dark burgundy, Palmyra Double Early Tulips are early spring stunners. This double-petaled beauty has layers of curved petals for a Peony-like appearance, and the rich color palette adds drama and contrast to any planting. These tulips are especially lovely planted in groups. Fantastic as cut flowers. (Tulipa)

Zones	3 - 8
Advantages	Easy To Grow Low Maintenance Good For Cut Flowers Fragrant Flower / Foliage Good For Containers
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Mature Height	12" tall
Bulb Spacing	1-6" apart
Bloom Time	Early spring
SKU	AM020819

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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Plant Information

Growing Double Early Tulips: The peony-like, gently ruffled flower petals of Double Early Tulips make a beautiful start to the spring season. These are an excellent choice for mixing into a spring flower display, or plant them as a focal point where they can shine. Excellent cut flowers too, so plant plenty! Cut when the flowers are still in bud and the outer leaves show color for longest vase life. Tulips are easy to grow in compost-enriched, well-draining soil in a sunny location. Plant in a sheltered spot to protect blossoms from extreme weather. Plant them 6-8" deep and lightly treat with organic fertilizer to get roots off to a good start. Water well and then only as needed during dry spells.

More Information
Associated SKUs	AM020819 AM020792 (Bag of 40) AM020791 (Bag of 8)
Common Name	Palmyra Double Early Tulip
Botanical Name	Tulipa 'Palmyra'
Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Flower Color	Red, Purple
Flower Size	1.5-2"
Mature Height	12" tall
Bulb Spacing	1-6" apart
Bulb Size	12/+
Planting Depth	7" deep
Bloom Time	Early spring
Advantages	Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Containers
Soil Type	Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture	Average
Ships As	Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Planting Time	Fall
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals	Toxic to dogs, cats and horses
Neonicotinoid Free	Yes - Learn More
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada	No

Planting & Care

What is a "Quality Bulb," and Why Does Bulb Quality Matter?

Flower bulbs come in a wide variety of sizes. It is important to get the largest, best quality bulbs you can find. Larger bulbs help to ensure success, producing larger and stronger plants with more flowers.

Several flower bulbs are part of the onion family, and because of this I like to use Onions as a representation of how important bulb size is. Which of the onions on your shelf go bad first? The smallest ones! Larger onions are more resilient, taking longer to dry out/rot and can withstand swings in temperature better. Flower bulbs are the same. Larger bulbs will withstand disease, draught, large amounts of moisture, and colder temperatures significantly better than the smaller ones.

Here at American Meadows we are committed to providing you with the highest quality bulbs. This means we do everything we can to source the largest bulbs possible. Below is a comparison of bulbs purchased from three different retail stores:

Each of the glass tubes contains 20 Dutch Master Daffodils. Starting from the left, the first tube is what is sold here at American Meadows, the middle tube was purchased at a local “Home Supply” box store, and the third is another online retailer. The difference is easily noticeable.

The next picture is the same comparison, but with Tulip Bulbs:

Again, our bulbs are quite a bit larger than other retailers.

Other things to be aware of when it comes to bulb quality is making sure they are firm and without signs of external damage or cracking. Do your best to avoid bulbs that are already growing and have shoots or freshly grown roots. This is difficult when purchasing online, but if you are ordering through a reputable company, they should be checking for these things regularly.

Next time you are looking to buy bulbs, think about how much time you put into planning and planting your garden and then anxiously waiting for your flowers to grow and bloom. Don’t be disappointed after all that effort by planting sub-par bulbs. Buy the largest, firmest, disease free bulbs you can afford, and you will have the best possible results.

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.

Shipping Rates

Our shipping rates are calculated based on our actual average shipping costs. We do not seek to profit from shipping fees, so rest assured that our shipping rates reflect an average of what it costs to get our guaranteed products safely to your door.

US Shipping Charges

Merchandise Total	Shipping Charges
Up to $19.99	$6.99
$20 to $34.99	$8.99
$35 to $49.99	$10.99
$50 to $74.99	$12.99
$75 to $99.99	$14.99
$100 and Over	$16.99

Canadian Shipping Charges

Merchandise	Shipping Charges
Up to $24.99	$14.95
$25 to $49.99	$19.95
$50 to $74.99	$24.95
$75 to $99.99	$29.95
$100 and Over	$39.95

If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. If you have any questions, please call us at (877) 309-7333.