Tulipa Gavota (Triumph Tulip)

Truly stunning! Award-winner Tulip ‘Gavota’ is a gorgeous bicolor cultivar that always seems to stand out, with its unique deep maroon flowers beautifully edged with shades of creamy yellow.

Award-winner Tulip 'Gavota' is a gorgeous bicolor cultivar that always seems to stand out, with its unique deep maroon flowers beautifully edged with shades of creamy yellow. Wet, windy weather during its flowering period in mid-late spring will have little effect on 'Gavota'!

  • Growing up to 18-20 inches tall (45-50 cm), this tulip creates dazzling harmonies with other flowering bulbs.
  • 'Gavota' was granted the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2010.
  • Performs best in full sun in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers areas with cool winters and warm, dry summers.
  • Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, containers, or for forcing. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. Excellent as cut flowers!
  • To be planted in fall.
  • All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 8

Heat Zones 1
– 8

Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Bulbs
Plant Family Tulipa – Tulips
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid,Late)
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 4"
(10cm)
Spacing 4″ (10cm)
Depth 7"
(17cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage