Pastel Parade Tulip Blend
Tulipa 'Annie Schilder', Tulipa 'Alibi', Tulipa 'Strong Gold'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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
Pastel Parade Tulip Blend highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 3 - 8
Transform your garden into an Easter basket this spring with the Pastel Parade Tulip Blend (Tulipa 'Annie Schilder', Tulipa 'Alibi', Tulipa 'Strong Gold') that has all your favorite spring holiday colors in one! This blend of Tulip bulbs has your classic Tulip shape and silky petals in a mixture that will make your jelly beans jealous!
Backed by a vase-shaped upright clump of soft blue-green leaves, the Pastel Parade blend includes the sunny bright yellow Strong Gold Tulip, the dreamy pinkish-lavender Alibi Tulip, and the juicy orangy Annie Schilder Tulip! Sweetly scented and ready for your garden or flower bouquets, this mix of spring hues glows in the sun!
Flowering early to mid-spring, this pastel combo has a height range of 8-20 inches and includes an even blend of all three perennial Tulip bulb varieties! Did we mention the scent? Its soft sweet perfume brings you and your butterflies in for a closer look!
Planting and Application:
Beds, borders, rings, and groupings, you will love having this Eastery pastel blend light up your landscape! Add some Easter basket color to your Cottage garden, to mixed perennial borders, and in spring Rock gardens, or just plant around your mailbox and your letter carrier will smile when they get to your stop! Try mixing with other matching hues or the Easter Basket Tulip Blend too!
Go big with en masse plantings that allow you to fill your landscape and have plenty to choose from for your bouquets with a burst of Pastel Parade cheer! Or keep it small and space-saving with container gardens and mixed planters on your porch for a seasonal spring planter with forced Forsythia branches and Pussy Willow.
Want a unique centerpiece for the Easter table? Try forcing your bulbs indoors with other perennial fall-planted bulbs indoors in the late winter and enjoy a pretty table centerpiece for the holiday family dinner!- Pinkish-Lavender, Sunny Yellow & Dreamy Orange Tulip Blend
- Vase Shaped Clumps of Strappy Blue-Green Foliage
- Sweetly Scented Silky Petals
- Butterflies, Container Gardens & Cut Flower Bouquets
- Great For Borders, Rows, Groupings & En Masse Plantings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Tulips do their very best in a well-drained location in full to partial sun. Tulips do not like continuously wet soil so water newly planted bulbs very well and you shouldn’t have to water again unless it gets very dry that fall, or during summers when you have extensive heat and drought. Top-dress with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to hold in soil moisture more consistently and to insulate the perennial bulbs.
Deadhead the flower heads once they fade but let the foliage remain to make food for the bulbs. Trim away the leaves and remove them from the area once they turn yellow. Apply an early spring application of bulb food.
Tips on Planting Tulip Bulbs
Plant your Tulip Bulbs in the fall about 6 to 8 weeks before a hard freeze (or anytime in the autumn when the ground is still workable.). Place the bulbs in a hole with the pointy end upward and at least 8 inches deep (about 3x the length of the bulb), spaced about 4-6 inches apart.
- Full Sun/Part Shade Outdoors & Indirect Sun Indoors
- Needs Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Once Established
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Prune After Foliage Yellows
- Fall-Planted Perennial Spring Flowering Bulbs
Bring on spring in its full glory with the Pastel Parade Tulip Blend! Order yours today and NatureHills.com will hold your perennial bulbs until the proper planting time for your growing zone!
