Merlot tulip
Tulipa 'Merlot'
RHS AGM 2024
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Merlot' tulip (Tulipa 'Merlot') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and containers. 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 in early to late spring. Plants grow 12 to 24 inches tall, so they fit well in the front or middle of a bed.
Pairs well with Wood forget-me-not, Queen of Night tulip, and Spring Green tulip.