Peppermint Stick Tulip

Tulip ‘Peppermint Stick’ (6 bulbs) A delicious and natural botanical! Offered by Van Noort

Add a touch of natural charm to your landscaping with the ‘Peppermint Stick’ tulip , a botanical tulip (Tulipa clusiana) recognizable by its slender, elongated shape and white petals edged with raspberry pink . It opens wide in the sun, forming a delicate star, offering a light, elegant and spontaneous effect .

Very hardy, it flowers from the beginning of spring , naturalizes easily, and requires very little maintenance. Perfect for rockeries , informal borders , prairie-style gardens or country pots , it returns faithfully year after year.

Variety characteristics

Height: 15 to 25 cm (6″ to 10″)
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Zone 3 and above
Deer Resistance: Medium
Water requirements: Low (tolerates dry soils well)
Ideal soil: Light, sandy, well-drained
Quantity: 6 bulbs

Planting and growing the ‘Peppermint Stick’ Tulip

When to plant?
Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.

Where to plant it?
In open ground: Ideal for rockeries , natural borders , sunny spots , or meadow-type gardens .
In a pot: Perfect in small decorative containers , rustic planters , or terracotta tubs .

How to plant?
1 Depth: 8 to 10 cm
2 Spacing: 8 to 10 cm
3 Watering: Light after planting, then minimal in spring.

Tip: Let its foliage dry naturally to allow the bulb to regenerate and multiply over the years.

Care of the ‘Peppermint Stick’ Tulip

Watering: Very low, perfect for dry and well-drained locations
Fertilizer: Not necessary in well-balanced soil a little compost in spring is enough
Size: No maintenance, let it live like a real botanical
Wintering: No care required, ultra hardy

Why choose the ‘Peppermint Stick’ Tulip?

Fine and elegant botanical tulip , two-tone pink and white
Early flowering , unique star shape in the sun
Ideal for rockeries , natural pots , light borders
Very hardy, zero maintenance , naturalizes easily

Add a touch of natural poetry to your garden with the ‘Peppermint Stick’ Tulip , offered by Van Noort!

Pair it with grape hyacinths, crocuses or other clusianas for a delicate, rustic and lively spring !