Tulipa praestans Fusilier (Botanical Tulip)
Multi-flowering, this award-winning tulip makes a striking impact with its brilliant, scarlet, cup-shaped flowers, up to 4 per bulb.
Some tulips will naturalize and come back to bloom year after year. Tulip praestans 'Fusilier' is one to try! Multi-flowering, this award-winning tulip makes a striking impact with its brilliant, scarlet, cup-shaped flowers, up to 4 per bulb. A bouquet per stem! The completely opened flower forms a star, up to 5 in. wide (12 cm) during the sunny hours. A beautiful sight! Flowering in mid-spring, this tulip is a member of the Botanical Tulips and is quite versatile in the garden.
- Growing up to 8-12 inches tall (20-30 cm), this tulip naturalizes easily and will come back year after year!
- Awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society
- Performs best in full sun to light shade, in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
- Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, edging, rock gardens, or naturalized (grassy) areas. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 15 bulbs).
- 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 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Tulipa – Tulips |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid) |
| Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 4" (10cm) |
| Spacing | 4″ (10cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |