American Express tulip
Tulipa 'American Express'
TGA-KAVB 1978
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size22 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Blue-pink
Garden uses
Notes
'American Express' tulip (Tulipa 'American Express') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. The blooms open in early to late spring and stand about 22 inches tall. The outside of each flower is cobalt violet over fuchsine purple, and the inside has a yellowish white base with dark brown anthers.
Pairs well with Ice Follies daffodil, Fanal astilbe, and Little bluestem.