Red Emperor Tulip

🌷 Tulip 'Red Emperor' (6 bulbs) – The power of an imperial red ✨ Proposed by Van Noort

Make a striking statement in the garden with the 'Red Emperor' tulip , an iconic variety from the Fosteriana series, renowned for its ultra-early flowering , intense bright red color , and wide, open, royal-cupped petals . ❤️
Its robust stem , its resistance to bad weather and its rapid growth make it an ally of choice for early season beds , imposing borders and spectacular pots . It is a safe bet , as much for beginners as for experienced gardeners.

🌱 Variety characteristics

📏 Height: 35 to 45 cm (14" to 18")
☀️ Exposure: Full sun
🌡 Hardiness: Zone 3 and above
🦌 Deer Resistance: Medium
💧 Water requirements: Low to moderate (well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil: Light, fertile, well-drained
📦 Quantity: 6 bulbs

🌷 Planting and growing the 'Red Emperor' Tulip

🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.

🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground: Ideal for early flowerbeds, formal gardens or dynamic borders.
✔️ In a pot: Perfect in large containers for an immediate visual impact.

🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth: 12 to 15 cm
2️⃣ Spacing: 10 to 12 cm
3️⃣ Watering: Light after planting, then moderate in spring.

💡 Gardening tip: Combine it with crocuses or grape hyacinths to create a colorful early-season carpet.

🌿 Care of the 'Red Emperor' Tulip

💦 Watering: Moderate, without excess
🌱 Fertilizer: Add a bulb fertilizer in the fall to stimulate flowering
✂️ Pruning: Remove the foliage once it has completely yellowed.
❄️ Wintering: No care required, the bulbs are hardy

💡 Why choose the 'Red Emperor' Tulip?

✅ Bright, large red flower , ultra-early flowering
✅ Perfect for powerful flowerbeds , entry pots and early season borders
✅ Very hardy , vigorous and easy to grow
✅ Ideal for early compositions , in the garden or in bouquets

✨ Kick off the season with panache and color with the 'Red Emperor' tulip , offered by Van Noort! ✨

🌿 Combine with other early bulbs for a flamboyant and early spring. 😊