Chappaqua tulip
Tulipa 'Chappaqua'
AM-KAVB 1946; FCC-KAVB 1949
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Notes
'Chappaqua' tulip (Tulipa 'Chappaqua') 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 flowers are dark violet rose with a white base and blue edges. They bloom from early to late spring on stems about 30 inches tall. Rijnveld & Sons bred it.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Blush peony, and Little bluestem.