Apricot Emperor tulip
Tulipa 'Apricot Emperor'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Apricot Emperor' tulip (Tulipa 'Apricot Emperor') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. The light yellow blooms open from early to late spring on plants 12 to 24 inches tall. Gebr. Alkemade bred it.
Pairs well with Jack Frost Siberian bugloss, Minnow daffodil, Apricot Beauty tulip, and Ivory Bells Persian lily.