Menton tulip
Tulipa 'Menton'
RHS AGM 2008
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Purple-red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Menton' tulip (Tulipa 'Menton') 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 opens purple-red blooms from early to late spring. The flowers rise on stems about 24 to 36 inches tall, so they work well in a vase.
Pairs well with Ballade tulip, Burgundy Lace tulip, Fringed bleeding heart, and Geranium daffodil.