Princess Irene Tulip
Tulipa 'Princess Irene'
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Princess Irene Tulip highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Spacing
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 3-7
Spicy colors for your spring garden! The Prinses Irene Tulip bulb plants (Tulipa 'Prinses Irene') Bloom with the most dramatic orange and red striped petals. Featuring a darker stripe along the center of each petal, the tall waving wands rise high above their green foliage!
Prinses create clusters of wide blades of foliage and a central rosette. This member of the illustrious Tulip family will turn heads with its dramatic color! Blooming in mid-late spring, these flowering bulbs have the incredible cold hardiness and ease of care you'd expect from the family!
Perfect for the novice gardener, or anyone with a small yard, perennial bulbs bloom every year, multiplying and forming tidy clumps on their own over time without ever taking over your garden beds!
Planting and Application:
Dress up any late spring garden bed or border with vibrant color that blends with other warm and hot colors, certainly melting any remaining thoughts of snow with their intense hot-toned hue! Add unique blooms to rock gardens and along pathways, or plant them in rows along gardens as edging and low border plants. They are perfect for bouquets, so they are an absolute must-have for the cutting garden!
Mix Prinses among other spring bulbs or intersperse among larger perennials and shrubs without worrying about their roots crowding each other out. No room or in a growing zone that doesn't support these bulbs? Force for winter décor or plant in containers as an annual for porches and planter decoration all spring long!
- Red & Orange Striped Petals
- Subtle Fragrance & Spicy Color
- Strappy Wide Green Rosettes
- Cold Hardy Perennial Bulb
- Late Spring Color in Beds, Borders & Planters
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Fall-planted bulbs should be planted in the fall 6 to 8 weeks before the ground freezes. Plant the bulbs pointed end up and at least 8-inches deep. The location should be mulched, well-drained and in full sun to part shade. Tulips cannot tolerate soggy conditions.
- Full Sun & Part Shade
- Moderate Moisture
- Well-Drained Enriched Site
- Deadhead After Bloom Fades
- Cannot Tolerate Soggy Conditions
Enjoy your own spring spice with the Prinses Irene Tulip bulb plants! Order today for spring blooms tomorrow! NatureHills.com ships your fall-planted bulbs in the autumn just in time for fall planting based on your growing zone!
