Tulipa Hollywood Star (Viridiflora Tulip)

Fragrant, Tulip ‘Hollywood Star’ is incredibly pretty with its bowl-shaped, ruby-red flowers exhibiting green and purple feathering atop a creamy-edged, variegated foliage

Fragrant, Tulip 'Hollywood Star' is incredibly pretty with its bowl-shaped, ruby-red flowers exhibiting green and purple feathering atop a creamy-edged, variegated foliage – a rich and amazing visual. Blooming in mid-late spring, this spectacular member of the Viridiflora Tulips group enjoys long-lasting blooms (3 weeks!) and adds an elegant touch to a mixed or color-themed border.

  • Growing up to 14-16 inches tall (35-40 cm), this beauty will create dazzling harmonies with other late-season flowering bulbs.
  • 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, and containers. 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, Fragrant, Showy
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage