Poissy tulip
Tulipa 'Poissy'
AM-KAVB 1954, FCC-KAVB 1955
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size22 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Notes
'Poissy' tulip (Tulipa 'Poissy') 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 stand about 22 inches tall. The outside of each petal is pale rose, while the inside is bright rose with a blue base edged in white. Rijnveld & Sons bred it.
Pairs well with Thalia daffodil, Many Happy Returns peony, Ernest Markham clematis, and Switchgrass.