Sun Dance tulip
Tulipa 'Sun Dance'
TGA-KAVB 1962, AM-RHS 1966
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
Garden uses
Notes
'Sun Dance' tulip (Tulipa 'Sun Dance') 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 red flowers open from early to late spring on stems about 12 inches tall. Each bloom is vermilion red edged in saffron yellow, with purple black anthers. The leaves are mottled.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Coral Sunset peony, and Little bluestem.