🌷 Tulip 'Red Madonna' (6 bulbs) – The red queen of spring! ✨Submitted by Van Noort
Bring power, elegance and intensity to your floral arrangements with the 'Red Madonna' tulip , a late double tulip with deep, rich, velvety red flowers . With its numerous, rounded petals , it is reminiscent of the peony in its generous volume, while offering a classic, sophisticated red that captures the light like no other.
It blooms late in May, extending the beauty of spring while adding texture and density to late-season beds , colorful borders , or spectacular bouquets . Resilient and hardy, it thrives in full sun , in well-drained soil .
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height: 40 to 50 cm (16" to 20")
☀️ 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 Madonna' Tulip
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground: Ideal for flamboyant flowerbeds , elegant borders or classic gardens .
✔️ In a pot: Perfect for large decorative containers on stylish balconies or terraces.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth: 15 cm
2️⃣ Spacing: 10 to 12 cm
3️⃣ Watering: Light after planting, then moderate in spring.
💡 Tip: Pair it with double white , pale pink , or golden yellow tulips for a rich and balanced floral scene.
🌿 Caring for the 'Red Madonna' Tulip
💦 Watering: Moderate, avoid excess
🌱 Fertilizer: Add a bulb fertilizer in the fall to encourage abundant flowering
✂️ Pruning: Allow the foliage to turn completely yellow before cutting.
❄️ Wintering: No care required, very hardy
💡 Why choose the 'Red Madonna' Tulip?
✅ Intense red double flower , majestic peony effect
✅ Ideal for late spring beds , opulent bouquets and rich borders
✅ Late flowering , perfect for closing the season with strength
✅ Hardy, floriferous , easy to grow
✨ Add depth, texture and intensity to your garden with the Tulip 'Red Madonna' , offered by Van Noort! ✨
🌿 Pair it with light or pastel double tulips for a contrasting and ultra-elegant spring ! 😊
