Big Chief tulip
Tulipa 'Big Chief'
AM-KAVB 1960, FCC-RHS 1969, AGM-RHS 1993
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Purple-red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Big Chief' tulip (Tulipa 'Big Chief') 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. It bears purple-red blooms from early to late spring. The flowers stand 12 to 24 inches tall. A. Frijlink & Sons bred it.
Pairs well with Jack Frost Siberian bugloss, Big Smile tulip, and Raspberry Sundae peony.