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!
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Fragrant
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Tulipa 'Red Emperor'
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Tulip group
Fosteriana or Emperor (13)
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Flower colour
Red
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Bulb size
12/+
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
60 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Short-lived perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
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