Mirella tulip
Tulipa 'Mirella'
AM-KAVB 1960, FCC-KAVB 1961, AM-RHS 1967, AGM-RHS 1993 & 1995
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red-pink
Garden uses
Notes
'Mirella' tulip (Tulipa 'Mirella') 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 blooms are deep salmon edged in pale salmon, and they open from early to late spring on plants about 24 inches tall. P. Bijvoet & Co. bred it.
Pairs well with Ice Follies daffodil, Raspberry Sundae peony, and Little bluestem.