Foxtrot tulip
Tulipa 'Foxtrot'
RHS AGM 2015
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Foxtrot' tulip (Tulipa 'Foxtrot') 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 blooms from early to late spring and grows about 12 inches tall. The flowers are fragrant, so plant it near a path or seating area.
Pairs well with Wood forget-me-not, Carnegie common hyacinth, and Armenian grape hyacinth.