Cristella tulip
Tulipa 'Cristella'
TGA-KAVB 1974
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size22 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Notes
'Cristella' tulip (Tulipa 'Cristella') 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 open in early to late spring on stems about 22 inches tall. The outside of each petal is reddish lilac purple with a white fringe. The inside is light purple with a white base, blue edges, and green yellow anthers.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Claire de Lune peony, and Lanceleaf coreopsis.