Orange tulips come in many shapes, sizes, and patterns, making them a perfect addition to the spring landscape. Here are some of the best varieties to choose from for cheerful early-season blooms.
1. Orange Emperor tulip
The Orange Emperor tulip is one of the best orange tulips for your garden. These bell-shaped tulips have bright orange petals with a yellow base and give a royal appearance to your landscape. In early spring, these flowers stand at 14-16″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom.
2. Orange Princess tulip
The Orange Princess tulip is a gorgeous orange-petaled double late tulip variety. These peony-like flowers have rich orange petals and deep purple flames with a yellow base. In late spring, these flowers stand 14″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom.
3. Giant Orange Sunrise tulip
The Giant Orange Sunrise tulip is perhaps the largest tulip variety available! These egg-shaped flowers have giant bright orange-red petals that are sure to grab anyone’s attention. The flowers can grow up to 9″-10″ long on healthy plants.
The plants themselves are quite short, reaching just over 12″ tall. These Greigii botanical Tulips bloom in early spring.
4. Apricot Parrot tulip
The Apricot Parrot tulip is a kaleidoscopic orange tulip variety with creamy white, orange, and red ruffly feathered petals and slight green markings. In mid to late spring, these flowers will stand 16-18″ tall and 4-6″ wide at full bloom.
5. Je t’Aime tulip
Je t’Aime tulips are one of the most popular orange tulip varieties. These upright, vase-shaped flowers have romantic hues of yellow and orange with slightly pointed-out petals. In mid to late spring, these flowers stand 16″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom.
6. Brisbane tulip
The Brisbane tulip is a top-rated fringed orange tulip variety. These double, classic-shaped tulips have sherbert-like peach and orange fringed petals. In late spring, these flowers stand at only 10″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom.
7. Lava Dynasty tulip
Lava Dynasty is another lovely variety for the spring garden. These classic-shaped tulips have sunset-like orange and pink petals with a hint of white at the base. In mid-spring, these flowers stand 20″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom.
8. Valdivia tulip
The Valdivia Tulip is a rare double early tulip variety with an almost antique burnt orange coloration. These double flowers have vibrant orange, red, and yellow petals that look beautiful when planted en masse. In early spring, these flowers stand at 12″ tall and 4-6″ wide at full bloom.
9. Monte Orange tulip
Monte Orange Tulips are one of the most beautiful of the popular orange tulip varieties. These huge double, peony-like flowers have vibrant orange petals. In mid-spring, these flowers stand 16″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom. Line your garden border or make a lush bouquet with these bright Monte Orange Tulips!
10. Orange Pride tulip
Orange Pride is a classic orange tulip. These bell-shaped tulips have a combination of salmon, apricot, and pumpkin-colored petals with frosted white tips. In mid to late spring, these flowers stand 22″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom.
11. Shogun tulip
Shogun is a lovely little pale peach-orange species tulip cultivar. These small egg-shaped flowers have yellow-orange and orange-red, slightly pointed petals. In early to mid-spring, these flowers stand at a mere 6″ tall and 3-6″ wide with 2-3 flowers per stem in full bloom.
12. Orange Brilliant tulip
The Orange Brilliant tulip is a stunning Fosteriana type of tulip. These double, bell-shaped flowers have orange petals with a yellow base and green flames on the outside. In early spring, these flowers stand 16″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom.
13. Coral Pride tulip
Coral Pride is a bi-color tulip with a pink-orange stripe up yellow petals. These bell-shaped flowers have tropical hues of pinkish-red with yellow edges, creating a tropical coral color. In mid to late spring, these flowers stand at 22″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom.
14. Desert Sun tulip
Desert Sun is a pretty yellow-orange new Darwin Hybrid variety. These egg-shaped flowers have yellow with orange-brown petals that provide maximum impact when planted in groups. In mid-spring, these flowers stand 20″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom.
15. El Niño tulip
What a gorgeous variety! These egg-shaped, fiery flowers have a mixture of bright orange and red petals resembling flames. In late spring, these flowers stand at a whopping 35-40″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom.
16. Orange Marmalade tulip
Orange Marmalade tulips are a wonderful Viridiflora-type orange tulip variety. These bell-shaped flowers have a mixture of orange and yellow petals with a stripe of green in the middle. In late spring, these flowers stand 18-22″ tall and 3-6″ wide at full bloom.
