Tambour Maître tulip
Tulipa 'Tambour Maître'
TGA-KAVB 1956, AM-KAVB 1972
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size22 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark purple-red
Garden uses
Notes
'Tambour Maître' tulip (Tulipa 'Tambour Maître') 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. Dark purple-red blooms open from early to late spring on stems about 22 inches tall. The flowers are cardinal red inside with a yellow base. C. Colijn & Sons bred it.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Immortality iris, and Little bluestem.