Tulip Red Princess
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Hand packed in paper bags
Description
Make a top-notch spring display fit for royalty with this ritzy delight, Tulip 'Red Princess'. This dashing flower is truly opulent, exhibiting powerful double blooms in a silky shade of red and the outer petals embellished with those famous frosted mauve-tinged flame markings which run through the family. But it’s not just a looker, it’s also a real trouper – strong and sturdy, this princess will boldly stand her ground with defiance come rain or shine for many weeks!
Good looks, resilience and longevity runs in the family for this beautiful tulip, sister to ever popular and totally flawless double Tulip 'Red Princess' and with classic Tulip ‘Princess Irene’ topping the family tree. These excellent genes make for an excellent flower with long-lasting performance, whether that’s grouped together out in the border, patio pots or as a luxurious cut flower.
Details for Tulip Red Princess
Colour:
Orange + purple
Height:
30-40 cm / 12-16"
Planting season:
Autumn
Flowering time:
Early to mid spring
Family:
Double early tulips
Botanical name:
Tulipa Red Princess
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
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