Josef Kafka tulip
Tulipa 'Josef Kafka'
FCC-RHS 1948, AM-KAVB 1949
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size8 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Notes
'Josef Kafka' tulip (Tulipa 'Josef Kafka') 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 and reach about 8 inches tall. Each bloom is yellow with a golden yellow base and signal red markings. The outside of the petals is scarlet on a yellow ground, and the leaves are striped.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Little bluestem, and Delphinium.