Description

Tulip Dordogne is a statuesque Single Late tulip known for its blend of apricot, pink, and coppery tones that evolve as the bloom matures. Flowering in early to mid-May, its tall, goblet-shaped flowers on 50 to 60 cm stems introduce warm, shifting colour into the latter part of the tulip season. This cultivar delivers sophistication and visual warmth, extending seasonal colour in formal and naturalistic schemes.

Tulip Dordogne thrives in full sun and deep, fertile, free-draining soils. It performs well in both sheltered and moderately exposed locations, making it a versatile choice for public planting schemes and professional horticultural projects. Ideal for the rear of formal spring borders, commemorative beds, ornamental lawns, public parks, institutional grounds, and seasonal installations in luxury hotel or spa gardens.

In design, Dordogne serves as an elegant anchor for late tulip groupings, especially when interwoven with Queen of Night, Menton, or soft blue Camassia. It also complements silver-leaved perennials and flowering shrubs. Its structure and height are well-suited to municipal plantings where verticality and colour duration are prized. Though not fragrant, it contributes moderate ecological benefit by attracting hoverflies and occasional bees on warm days.

For biodiversity-focused projects, it works well in layered tulip schemes and paired with pollinator-friendly underplantings. Consider it for prestige roundabouts, curated estate entrances, late-spring floral displays for event venues, or residential developments requiring standout seasonal interest.