Prins Willem-Alexander tulip
Tulipa 'Prins Willem-Alexander'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size14 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Prins Willem-Alexander' tulip (Tulipa 'Prins Willem-Alexander') 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. Red, fragrant blooms open from early to late spring on stems about 14 inches tall. Jan Ligthart bred it.
Pairs well with Wood forget-me-not, Wallflower, and Armenian grape hyacinth.