Tulip ‘Red Emperor’ (10 bulbs)

Tulipa ‘Red Emperor’ is one of the most popular fosteriana tulips with huge vivid blood red blossoms. These blooms open out in the sun, revealing a black centre, folding up into an urn-like shape under shaded conditions.

It features sturdy stems that can withstand strong winds, floating gracefully above broad wavy leaves.

Early flowering in March and April, these bulbs will grow to a height of approximately 35cm/14″.

Easy to grow, this tulip is perfect for beds, borders, containers or rock gardens or for naturalising in grass. For a captivating spring display, plant these bulbs in groups of at least 10-15, to complement other colourful spring flowering bulbs. Their long-lasting blooms also make them perfect for cut flower displays.

‘Red Emperor’ tulips can be grown in a wide range of soils, be it acid, alkaline or neutral, provided there is good drainage, performing best in a position of full sun. Plant the bulbs approximately 15cm/6″ deep and 10cm/4″ apart.

Details

• Bulb count per pack: 10 bulbs
• Flower colour: Red
• Flowering months: March, April
• Flowering height: 35cm/14″
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in all of the UK and northern Europe
• When to plant: September, October, November, December
• Planting depth: 15cm/6″
• Bulb spacing: 10cm/4″
• Soil type: Moist but well drained
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Special Features: Ideal for cut flowers, Ideal for pots