Tulipa greigii 'Fire of Love'
Liliaceae
ORIGIN: Garden Selection
USDA PLANT HARDINESS ZONE: 3-8
SOIL:
Moderately Moist-Dry/Well Drained
EXPOSURE:
Full Sun
GENERAL HABIT:
Flowering bulb. 4-6 inches in height and about the same
width with the foliage.
FOLIAGE:
Fleshy, grey green with deep purple streaks and random
cream/pink yellow variegation
FLOWER:
Bright red with a black center. April bloom in Pacific
Northwest.
COMMENTS:
Has proven to be somewhat reliably perennial. Foliage is
unusual and outstanding with the yellow edge developing as
the plant matures. Looks great before, during and after bloom!
Liliaceae
ORIGIN: Garden Selection
USDA PLANT HARDINESS ZONE: 3-8
SOIL:
Moderately Moist-Dry/Well Drained
EXPOSURE:
Full Sun
GENERAL HABIT:
Flowering bulb. 4-6 inches in height and about the same
width with the foliage.
FOLIAGE:
Fleshy, grey green with deep purple streaks and random
cream/pink yellow variegation
FLOWER:
Bright red with a black center. April bloom in Pacific
Northwest.
COMMENTS:
Has proven to be somewhat reliably perennial. Foliage is
unusual and outstanding with the yellow edge developing as
the plant matures. Looks great before, during and after bloom!
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