Dulcinea tulip

Tulipa 'Dulcinea'

BulbLiliaceae

A.M.-B.C. 1917

Dulcinea tulip
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom season
Spring

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPollinator garden

Notes

'Dulcinea' tulip (Tulipa 'Dulcinea') 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 deep rose outside and light scarlet inside. They open from early to late spring. E.H. Krelage & Son bred it.

Pairs well with Thalia daffodil, Fanal astilbe, Ernest Markham clematis, and Little bluestem.