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Tulipa ‘Apricot Emperor’ (Fosteriana Tulip)

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Tulip ‘Apricot Emperor’ is a ravishing bulbous perennial boasting glowing coral-apricot flowers with a hint of salmon-pink and lovely green markings on the outside of the petals. Blooming in early to mid-spring, this Fosteriana tulip makes an ideal colorful focal point in the spring garden.

  • Grows up to 12-16 inches tall (30-40 cm). It creates dazzling harmonies with other early 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, containers, rock gardens, or for naturalizing in grass. 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.

A symbol of spring, tulips are the most popular spring bulbs and most gardeners reserve them a spot in the garden or containers. Grown for their attractive, vibrantly colored flowers, there are currently over 3,000 registered varieties, which are divided into fifteen groups, mostly based on the flower type, size, and blooming period of the tulip.

Fosteriana Tulips feature solitary, bowl-shaped flowers, 5 in. wide (12 cm), with a slender shape and large, sometimes striped, leaves. Reds are strongly represented in this assortment. The most famous of its cultivars is ‘Madame Lefeber’, better known as ‘Red Emperor’. Naturalizing is possible with these tulips. Flowering in early to mid-spring, they will be among the first ones to bring color to your garden and grow up to 10-20 in. tall (25-50 cm). As an added bonus, some Fosteriana Tulips are fragrant.

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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 Liliaceae
Genus Tulipa
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid)
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 4" (10cm)
Spacing 4" (10cm)
Depth 7" (20cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Tulipa Royal Virgin,Tulip 'Royal Virgin', Triumph Tulip 'Royal Virgin', Triumph Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Tulipe Royal Virgin, White Tulips, Tulipes Triomphe,Creamy tulips, Mid spring tulips
Tulipa 'Cool Crystal', Tulip 'Cool Crystal', Fringed Tulip 'Queensland', Fringed Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, pink Tulips, Tulipes Dentelle
Tulipa 'Negrita Double',Tulip 'Negrita Double', Double Late Tulip 'Negrita Double', Double Late Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Tulipe Abigail, Purple Tulips, Late spring tulips, Tulipes Doubles Tardives

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Tulipa Black Parrot,Tulip 'Black Parrot', Parrot Tulip 'Black Parrot', Parrot Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers,Tulipe Black Parrot, Parrot Tulip, Black Tulip, Tulipe Perroquet
Tulipa Elegant Lady, Tulip 'Elegant Lady', Lily-Flowered Tulip 'Elegant Lady', Lily-Flowering Tulip 'Elegant Lady', Lily-Flowered Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Tulipe Elegant Lady,Lily Flowered Tulip, yellow tulip, cream tulip
Tulipa Yokohama,Tulip 'Yokohama', Single Early Tulip 'Yokohama', Single Early Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Tulipe Yokohama, Yellow Tulips
Tulip 'Apricot Beauty', Tulipa 'Apricot Beauty, Single Early Tulip 'Apricot Beauty', Single Early Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Apricot Tulip
Tulipa 'Purissima', Tulip 'Purissima', Fosteriana Tulip 'Purissima', Tulip 'White Emperor', Fosteriana Tulip 'White Emperor', Fosteriana Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, White Tulip, Early tulip
Tulipa Negrita,Tulip 'Negrita', Triumph Tulip 'Negrita', Triumph Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Tulipe Negrita,Purple Tulip
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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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 Liliaceae
Genus Tulipa
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid)
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 4" (10cm)
Spacing 4" (10cm)
Depth 7" (20cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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