Tulipa 'Red Riding Hood' - flower bulb 12/+

Description
The Greig's tulip 'Red Riding Hood' (Tulipa greigii) produces attractive, red, pleasantly scented flowers from April to May. It prefers a well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The slender, upright plant usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 cm and grows up to 10 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tulipa greigii 'Little Red Riding Hood'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Greig's tulip 'Red Riding Hood' are green-red, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Greig's tulip 'Red Riding Hood' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Slender, upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The red flowers appear from April to May. They grow to around 6 - 8 cm in size and are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Tulipa greigii 'Red Riding Hood' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bed edging