The Sultan tulip
Tulipa 'The Sultan'
A.M.-RHS 1896
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Notes
'The Sultan' tulip (Tulipa 'The Sultan') 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 are a deep purple black and open from early to late spring. E.H. Krelage & Son bred it, so it is an older type that you may find mostly in historical collections.
Pairs well with Bridal Crown daffodil, Spiked speedwell, and Little bluestem.