First Lady tulip
Tulipa 'First Lady'
FCC-RHS 1978, AGM-RHS 1993
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size22 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Purple
Garden uses
Notes
'First Lady' tulip (Tulipa 'First Lady') 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. It stands about 22 inches tall. The reddish violet blooms are flushed with purple and open from early to late spring.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Angel Cheeks peony, and Ernest Markham clematis.