Tulipa greigii
Botanical Name
Tulipa greigii
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 7
Height
8 to 16 inches
Width
3 to 9 inches
Flowers
Early to mid spring: bright colors of red, orange, yellow, green, violet, white, pink
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained
Planting and Care
Plant 6 to 8 inches deep and space 6 to 9 inches apart
Problems
Grey mold, bulb rot, stem rot
Varieties to Consider
'Cape Cod' - 8-10", gold petals with red stripe, foliage is tinted maroon; 'Zampa' - 8-10", green and gold flowers, maroon foliage; 'Red Riding Hood' - 6-10", scarlet red flowers, mottled with purple on foliage
Did you know?
Greigii tulips can be forced for indoor bloom.