Pirouette tulip
Tulipa 'Pirouette'
FA-KAVB 1961
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size16 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
Garden uses
Notes
'Pirouette' tulip (Tulipa 'Pirouette') 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. Its red blooms open from early to late spring. The plants stand about 16 inches tall, so they fit well near the front of a bed.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Many Happy Returns peony, and Little bluestem.