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Red Emperor Tulip

Tulipa fosteriana 'Red'

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Red Emperor Tulip is one of the worlds most popular tulips because of its deep fiery red flowers in mid-spring that return earch year. Tulipa fosteriana Red is a perennial tulip that naturalizes (multiplies and spreads). One of the first tulips to bloom in the spring.

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Description

Red Emperor Tulip is an heirloom fosteriana-type perennial tulip with deep fiery red flowers in mid-spring. A great naturalizing tulip, plant it once and it will multiply and spread. One of the worlds most popular tulips. Its sturdy stems make it a wonderful choice for cut flowers. Mid spring blooms. 14-16" tall.

Planting & Care

Tips on Growing Fall Planted Flower Bulbs

When you receive your fall bulbs (tulips, daffodils, etc.) keep them in a dry, dark, cool place until ready to plant. They need air circulation so they will not collect moisture and rot. Planting times can vary from early October in the North to mid-to-late November in the southern regions. A good rule of thumb is to plant them about 6 weeks before the ground is frozen or after the first hard freeze.

Soil Preparation for Bulbs

A compost enriched, well-drained soil is best. Incorporate a good quality organic compost as needed. Yum Yum Mix® is recommended as an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium needed for strong plants and healthy roots. Mix a small amount into the bottom of the hole before planting your bulbs.

Many bulbs prefer full sun exposure. However, Muscaria, Allium, Galanthus, Hyacinthoides, Scilla and many Daffodils will tolerate partial shade and bloom well.
Pink daffodils will hold their color longer if planted in dappled shade or morning sun/afternoon shade.

After planting, add a top dressing of compost or other organic material and water in thoroughly. If your winter is dry, water every three to four weeks throughout the winter and add more mulch if necessary.

Protect your Bulbs

Apply a mole or gopher repellent to the surface of the ground to protect bulbs from these burrowing mammals.

After your Bulbs have Bloomed

Once your bulbs have bloomed, allow the bulb foliage to brown and fade naturally since the leaves are feeding the bulb in the ground. Removal of foliage weakens the bulb and leads to fewer blooms the following year. Planting your bulbs amongst your perennials is one way to conceal the dying bulb foliage. The perennials begin to grow and fill out as the bulb foliage dies back. The perennials will then provide foliage and color in the garden from late spring through the summer and into fall. Regular fertilization with balanced organic or natural fertilizer and a re-application of mulch each fall will ensure more and more beautiful spring bulb blooms for many years!

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Early spring

Advantages

  • Naturalizes
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Small Spaces
  • Rock Gardens

Additional information

Mature Height

14-16" tall

Bulb Spacing

9 bulbs per sq. ft.

Planting Depth

Plant 6-8" deep

Planting Time

  • Fall

Growing Zones

  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Poisonous or Toxic to Animals

Yes - Bulbs, blooms, leaves, and stems all contain toxic compounds, which are most concentrated in the bulb.

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Ships As

Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber

Can Send To PO Box

Yes

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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Blazing color on huge blooms

"These came up early and provided a powerful pop of brilliant red when nothing but daffodils and hyacinths were blooming. An unexpected cold front brought hard freezing temps, wind, more wind, and snow, but the flowers tolerated all of that and looked only slightly worse for wear afterwards."

— Bugsy (5/5)

I would by this again

"Beautiful color on a tulip."

— Debi (5/5)

Holy moly - that vibrant color!

"Bulbs arrived in perfect shape with planting instructions that were easy to follow. When these beauties started opening up this spring it almost took my breath away - the bright red could be seen down the street and was admired by all the neighbors! They made me look like I knew a lot more about spring plants than I could rightly take credit for!"

— Belinda (5/5)

Show Stoppers

"Planted in a white container to contrast the beautiful red tulips and green folage."

— Janice (4/5)

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