Tulip praestans 'Fusilier'
Tulip praestans 'Fusilier'
Flower BulbsPraestans Fusilier Bulbs UK - 1
Flower BulbsPraestans Fusilier Bulbs UK - 1
Tulip praestans 'Fusilier'
Tulip praestans 'Fusilier'
Flower BulbsPraestans Fusilier Bulbs UK - 2
Flower BulbsPraestans Fusilier Bulbs UK - 2
Tulip praestans 'Fusilier'
Tulip praestans 'Fusilier'
Tulip praestans 'Fusilier'

Tulip praestans 'Fusilier'

Tulip praestans 'Fusilier'

10 Bulbs — £4.90

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Description

Prepare to be dazzled by this audacious tulip! With petals that could rival the flames of a roaring bonfire, Tulip praestans 'Fusilier' is not one to shy away from the limelight. Its radiant red shades ignite a burst of colour that will set your garden ablaze with envy. Like a fearless rebel, Tulip praestans 'Fusilier' stands tall with an attitude that says "I'm unique, and I know it!" Be warned, this classic perennial tulip has no time for ordinary, blending into the background is simply not its style. So, if you're ready to inject some fierce personality into your garden, embrace the boldness of Tulip praestans 'Fusilier' and let it paint your landscape with its fiery brilliance.

Are you hoping to find a tulip variety that stands a good chance of blooming just as prettily next year? Tulip praestans 'Fusilier' is a botanical tulip that does exactly that. It’s an award winner, and your award winning garden begins with your spring bulbs. Create drifts of scarlet blooms with Tulip praestans 'Fusilier' tulips and enjoy multiple blooms per stem year after year. The bulbs and blooms are a little smaller than those of their aristocratic cousins, but these hardy little soldiers are an excellent addition to any garden. Pretty in pots, they’re also fabulous as an edging for flower beds.

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Perfect for pots

  • Comes back every year

  • Naturalising

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Low maintenance

  • RHS Award (AGM)

  • Fully hardy

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Tulipa praestans 'Fusilier'

  • Tulip group

    Species or Botanical (15)

  • Flower colour

    Red

  • Bulb size

    11/12

  • Established height

    20-30cm

  • Established spread

    10-20cm

  • Plant spacing

    60 bulbs per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Perennial
    Naturalising

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered
    Exposed

  • Suitable for

    Pots
    Large containers
    Borders
    Meadows
    Gravel gardens
    Coastal gardens
    Rockery
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Stony
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • RHS Award (AGM)

    Yes

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    Skin/eyes irritant
    Harmful if eaten

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

  • Orders placed before 1 September 2024
    You can expect your order in September 2024

    Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
    You can expect your order in October 2024

    Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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