Rembrandt Tulips
Rembrandt tulips stand out straight away for their flamed and striped flowers. If you're looking among the different tulip varieties for something special for the border, a pot on the patio or tulips for the vase, you've come to the right place. For background on the broader types, see Tulpensoorten.
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What makes Rembrandt tulips so special?
You can recognise Rembrandt tulips by their flamed, striped or broken colour pattern, and individual flowers can vary. That is exactly what makes them so lively, especially for lovers of expressive tulips such as Papegaaitulpen (parrot tulips). This tulip type became famous during Tulip Mania and has therefore gained iconic status. The historical, virus-affected tulips are not the same as today's modern Rembrandt tulips: in the current range, you choose selected, healthy cultivars with that classic Rembrandt effect, but as flower bulbs suited to the garden.
How to choose Rembrandt tulips for borders, pots or vases
| Application | What should you look for? | How to compare effectively |
|---|---|---|
| Border | Colour pattern, contrast and flowering time | Combine subtly striped and boldly flamed varieties for a strong spring display. |
| Pot | Appearance and the stated plant height in the product specifications | Choose varieties that suit the size of your pot and the effect you want to see up close. |
| Vase | Flower markings, flowering time and product information | Compare mainly by colour contrast and choose the variety you would like to use as a cut flower. |
Planting Rembrandt tulips: position, planting time and planting depth
- Plant tulip bulbs from September to November inclusive; tulips can go into the ground until mid-December, preferably before severe frost.
- Choose a spot in sun or partial shade with well-drained soil, so the bulbs do not stay too wet.
- For planting depth and spacing, follow the product specifications for the Rembrandt tulip you choose; these can vary by variety.
- If you want more detail, also see Tulpen planten en verzorgen.
Frequently asked questions about Rembrandt tulips
Here you will find short answers to questions that often come up when choosing and caring for Rembrandt tulips and when comparing them with other ornamental varieties, such as Gefranjerde tulpen (fringed tulips).
What should you do when a tulip has finished flowering?
Cut off the spent flower, but leave the leaves until they have completely turned yellow. This allows the bulb to store nutrients. If you want to keep the bulbs, lift them only after the foliage has died back, let them dry and store them in an airy place until the next planting period. Good aftercare helps keep the bulb strong.
Are tulips Dutch?
Tulips are closely associated with the Netherlands through bulb growing and the history of Tulip Mania. The name Rembrandt tulip mainly refers to that historical fame and the classic flamed colouring. For you as a buyer, what matters now is mainly the current range: modern flower bulbs with that recognisable look for the garden, a pot or a vase.
What is the rarest tulip?
Historically, Semper Augustus is often mentioned as the most famous and rarest tulip of Tulip Mania. Those were so-called broken tulips, and they are not the same as the modern Rembrandt tulips you now buy for the garden. So compare mainly by colour pattern, use and the product specifications of the current range.
Browse the range and order your Rembrandt tulips
Browse the range above and compare the varieties by colour, flowering time, plant height and use. Then simply choose the quantity you want and order your Rembrandt tulips while the seasonal range is available. If you would like to read more afterwards or compare other Tulpen, the tulip and planting guides on the site will help you further.