Preludium tulip
Tulipa 'Preludium'
EFA-KAVB 1948
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Purple-red
Garden uses
Notes
'Preludium' tulip (Tulipa 'Preludium') 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 purple-red flowers open from early to late spring on stems about 18 inches tall. The petals have a broad white base inside, with small light yellow blotches and yellow anthers.
Pairs well with Bridal Bouquet peony, Bridal Crown daffodil, Little bluestem, and Ernest Markham clematis.