Tulip Red Emperor
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Description
'Red Emperor' fosteriana tulips are often used as an example that epitomizes just how lovely early-flowering fosteriana tulips can be. It’s easy to see why: cardinal red tulips are a classic choice, and just the thing to warm your heart after a chilly winter. It’s also known as Tulip 'Madame Lefeber', and it certainly is regal when in bloom. Roll out the red carpet to welcome spring with Tulip 'Red Emperor'. Blazing red buds open to reveal the classic black central markings with their halo of gold. Red Emperor is sure to charm you with his wiles - don’t resist. Just pick a few blooms for the vase so you can enjoy your prize blooms indoors too!
Details for Tulip Red Emperor
Colour:
Scarlet Red
Height:
40-45 cm / 16-18"
Planting season:
Autumn
Flowering time:
Early to mid spring
Family:
Fosteriana Tulips
Botanical name:
Tulipa Red Emperor
Light requirements:
Partial shade / Full sun
Soil moisture:
Average
Naturalising:
Poor
Perennial:
No
Critter resistant:
No
Planting & Care
- Plant your tulip bulbs from mid to late autumn
- Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade
- Plant the bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high
- Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart
- Place the bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards
Read more in our planting guide
Delivery schedule
- Orders placed before 15 September 2019
You can expect your order in September 2019 - Orders placed 16 September - 15 December 2019
You can expect your order within 10 business days
See our full shipping & delivery schedule
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Size
We supply top size bulbs
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