'Parade' Tulip
Bulbs
- Tall, cherry-red tulip flowers light up spring gardens!
- Sturdy stems hold flowers upright, even during spring weather.
- A cut-flower classic perfect for mass-planting in borders & containers.
- Zones 3-8, sun to part sun, up to 24” tall at maturity.
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Description
The best time to plant tulip bulbs is in the fall, about 6 weeks before the ground freezes. This allows time for the bulbs to establish hardy root systems before entering dormancy, ensuring healthy and vibrant blooms come spring.
Details
Common name: Tulip
Zones: 3-8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 24” inches tall
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Planting Time: Fall
Season of Interest: Spring
Bloom Time: Early spring
Features: Low-maintenance, spring interest, cut flower, container-friendly, cold-tolerant
Uses: Cut flower gardens, landscaping, specimen, flowering hedge, containers, rainbow gardens, cottage gardening
How to Grow
Light: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Average water needs. Water deeply after planting then leave alone until spring.
Planting Depth: 6” inches
Spacing: 5” inches
Fertilizing: After planting, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer to the top of the soil to set your tulip bulbs up for success in spring.
Winterizing: Tulip bulbs are exceptionally cold-tolerant and require cold temperatures to bloom in the spring, so no special winterizing is necessary.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.