Ice Cream tulips are hot, hot, hot right now. Honestly, our supply is getting sold out the moment they come on screen, but I wanted to make sure you saw these wild tulips that look more like a yummy dessert confection than a tulip. I can't guarantee we'll have these for you, but if you are persistent and lucky, I hope we can send you a bunch or two.
Ice Cream is technically a single late tulip, however, we classify the tulip as a Fancy tulip. This style of fluffy double tulip is often called a "peony tulip." We grow these outside in our Arcata hoop houses, and like all Sun Valley tulips, we grow in soil. The soil is Lane's custom blend of compost, sand, shredded Douglas fir and redwood bark and nutrients.
The biggest challenge in growing Ice Cream tulips is achieving a good stem length. We are seeing an average length of 14-16 inches, which is good for this variety. The growers are using some shade clothes and other techniques to encourage vertical growth.
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