Tulipa 'Danceline' is a beautiful Double Late Tulip producing large, peony-like creamy white flowers decorated with distinctive cranberry-pink streaks and flashes.
Flowering in May and growing to around 45cm tall, every bloom has slightly different markings, creating a varied and eye-catching late-spring display. Its substantial double flowers are excellent for borders, containers and cutting.
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Height: about 45cm
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Spread: 10–15cm
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Flower colour: creamy white with cranberry-pink markings
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Flowering time: May
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Group: Double Late Tulip
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Position: full sun
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Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
About Tulipa 'Danceline'
Tulipa 'Danceline' combines the extravagant form of a double tulip with unusually delicate colouring. Its flowers contain layer upon layer of petals, opening into large, rounded blooms reminiscent of peonies.
The base colour is a soft creamy white, sometimes developing subtle ivory or pale green tones towards the outside of the flower. Scattered across the petals are contrasting cranberry-pink to reddish-pink streaks, flashes and fine markings.
One of the most appealing features of 'Danceline' is the variation between individual blooms. Some flowers may display just a handful of fine pink marks concentrated towards the petal tips, while others can develop more prominent streaks and splashes.
As the flowers open, the densely packed inner petals become increasingly visible, creating an exceptionally full bloom. At around 45cm tall, the flowers sit comfortably above the foliage without becoming excessively tall.
As a Double Late Tulip, 'Danceline' flowers during May, helping to extend the tulip season towards the end of spring.
Benefits for UK Wildlife
Double tulips such as Tulipa 'Danceline' are primarily grown for their ornamental value. Their densely packed petals make the centre of the flower less accessible to pollinating insects than single-flowered tulips.
- Adds floral diversity and colour to late-spring planting
- Can be combined with more accessible single-flowered bulbs
- Works well amongst other pollinator-friendly spring plants
For a more wildlife-friendly display, combine 'Danceline' with alliums, single tulips and other open flowers that provide easier access to pollen and nectar.
Where to Grow Tulipa 'Danceline'
- Spring garden borders
- Patio pots and containers
- Cottage gardens
- White and pastel planting schemes
- Mixed tulip displays
- Cut flower gardens
The creamy white and cranberry-pink colouring makes 'Danceline' particularly easy to combine with other spring flowers. Plant it with white and blush-pink tulips for a soft display, or introduce burgundy and deep purple varieties for stronger contrast.
Planting Tips
- Plant bulbs in autumn, ideally during October and November.
- Choose a sunny position with free-draining soil.
- Plant approximately 10–15cm deep.
- Space bulbs around 10cm apart.
- Plant in groups for the strongest visual impact.
- Avoid positions that remain waterlogged during winter.
Because the large double flowers can become heavy when filled with rainwater, a reasonably sheltered position will help protect the blooms and keep the s
