Stradivarius tulip

Garden uses

Notes

'Stradivarius' tulip (Tulipa 'Stradivarius') 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 from early to late spring on stems about 20 inches tall. The outside of each petal is red edged with orange, and the inside is flamed red on an orange ground. The base is fern green and the anthers are bluish black.

Pairs well with Ice Follies daffodil, Fanal astilbe, and Ernest Markham clematis.