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Red Emperor Fosteriana Tulip

Tulipa fosteriana

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    Bulb Size

    12/+ cm

    Soil Requirements

    Well Drained Soil

    Hardiness Zones

    3 to 8

    Light Requirements

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

    Plant Spacing

    6-8"

    Planting Depth

    4-6"

    Mature Height

    14" to 16"

    Flower Color

    Red

    Bloom Time

    Early Spring

    Suitable Zones

    3 to 9

    Benefits

    Good as Cut Flowers, Grows Well In Containers, Perennializing

    Planting Time

    Fall Planting

    Cultivar

    Red Emperor

    Genus Species

    Tulipa fosteriana

    Red Emperor Tulips are some of the first to bloom in Spring! Large red blooms will return for years, as these tulips are reliable in terms of being perennial! The flowers are gigantic bright red with a black base which is surrounded by a yellow edge.

    New to Tulips? Click here for a complete planting guide found on our blog!

    Click here for answers to commonly asked tulip questions!

    • Tulips perform best in full sun to partial shade
    • Plant tulips when temperatures have cooled in your area in fall. Once your daytime temperatures are in the 60’s or lower consistently, this is a good time to plant your tulips.
    • Tulips require 12-16 weeks of consistent temperatures below 50 degrees in winter in order to produce a flower bud; tulips are best suited to cold climates.
    • Adequate drainage is essential to the health of your tulips. Amend your soil with top soil and organic matter such as compost, manure, leaf mold or peat moss prior to planting. After you have amended your soil, it should be light and easy to work with.
    • Fertilize at planting with Hi Yield Bulb Food or for organic gardening use Bulb-Tone. Apply fertilizer at least 3” below the bottom of the bulbs so that the roots will get the most benefit from the fertilizer.
    • Tulips should be planted at least 6-8” deep with the pointed side of the tulip facing towards the sky. Dig the planting hole 12” deep so you can add fertilizer to the bottom of the hole. After adding fertilizer back fill with 3-4” of soil, plant your bulbs, then back fill with remaining soil.
    • Space tulips 4-6” apart when planting individual bulbs. For mass planting and brilliant bursts of color in the garden, plant the bulbs 2-3” apart in bouquet planting groups, trenches and garden beds.
    • Immediately after planting, water the tulip planting area. This helps to eliminate air pockets in the soil. After the initial planting, it is not necessary to provide any supplemental water to the area. In spring once the tulips have emerged you may water as necessary, although spring rains often make providing additional water unnecessary.
    • Apply a layer a 2” layer of mulch in late fall.
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    Pros:
    • Firm
    • healthy bulbs - on time!
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    Such a beautiful flower. The leaves have just started sprouting healthy and strong. I have great expectations for these memorable childhood blooms - the only thing that didn't ship was the fuzzy bumblebee that busily hummed in every bloom ??