Tulipa praestans 'Fusilier'
- Bulbous plant
- 20-50 cm high
- Orange-toned flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable as a cut flower
A multi-flowered tulip with bright orange-red flowers.
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | March - April |
| Flower colour | orange |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average |
| Soil | pervious, light |
| Soil fertility | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tulipa praestans 'Fusilier' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Origin | hybrid |
