Peony tulip varieties

Peony tulips are the Double Late group in the international tulip classification: double flowers, late flowering and mainly long stems. The RHS notes that their layered fullness mimics peonies, which is where the nickname comes from. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
6
Height
14–20 in (36–51 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8
Form

6 Double late

Compare all 6 side by side

All 6 peony tulip varieties

A Angelique tulip flower up close on the plant Angelique Double Late peony-flowered tulip with fragrant soft pink blooms on 16-inch stems. Late spring16 in (41 cm)
A Black Hero tulip flower up close on the plant Black Hero Double Late tulip with glossy maroon, near-black peony-like flowers on 20-inch stems. Late spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)
A Blue Diamond tulip flower up close on the plant Blue Diamond Double Late tulip with layered lavender-purple blooms on 14-16 inch stems. Mid spring, Late spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)
A Copper Image tulip flower up close on the plant Copper Image Double late tulip in coral, peach and rose, about 16 inches, late spring. Late spring16 in (41 cm)
A La Belle Epoque tulip flower up close on the plant La Belle Epoque Double late tulip in antique rose, peach and cream, 14-16 inches, late spring. Late spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)
A Mount Tacoma tulip flower up close on the plant Mount Tacoma Double Late heirloom tulip with fully double white flowers on 15 to 18 inch stems. Late spring15–18 in (38–46 cm)

How to choose

  1. Check the bloom time in the table. Double Late tulips open at the end of the tulip season, together with the other late groups.

  2. Compare the Height column. Stems in this group are mainly long, but not all the same length.

  3. Look at the Color column. A blend is recorded with every color the seller names, so one variety can appear on several color pages.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Angelique Double late 16 in (41 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Black Hero Double late 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Blue Diamond Double late 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–7 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun
Copper Image Double late 16 in (41 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part sun
La Belle Epoque Double late 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part sun
Mount Tacoma Double late 15–18 in (38–46 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between peony tulips and double early tulips?

Both have double flowers. Double Late tulips flower late in the season on mainly long stems; Double Early tulips flower early and are recorded as a separate group.

How deep should these bulbs be planted?

John Scheepers advises planting most tulip bulbs at least 6 to 8 inches deep.

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