Tulip Little Red Riding Hood
€9.99
0.2m ht x 0.15m sp
1-2 years until maturity
Small size pack contains 35 bulbs
Tulip ‘Red Riding Hood’ is a compact, bulbous perennial with purple-marked, dark grey-green leaves and, in spring, large, bright scarlet flowers marked black at the base.
Botanical name
Tulipa 'Little Red Riding Hood'
Other names
Tulip 'Red Riding Hood', Tulipa greigii 'Red Riding Hood', Greigii Group tulip 'Red Riding Hood'
Genus
Tulipa
Variety or Cultivar
'Red Riding Hood' _ 'Red Riding Hood' is a compact, bulbous perennial with purple-marked, dark grey-green leaves and, in spring, large, bright scarlet flowers marked black at the base.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Eating may cause severe discomfort and may cause a skin allergy.
COLOUR
Flower
Red in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Eelworm (stem and bulb)
Specific diseases
Bulb, corm and tuber rot , Tulip fire , Tulip viruses
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems but do not cut back leaves until they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets
WHERE TO GROW
Tulipa 'Red Riding Hood' (Tulip 'Red Riding Hood') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.15m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Grow in a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Plant bulbs 10 to 15cm deep in late summer or autumn. Protect from strong winds and excessive wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
Additional information
Size | 100 bulbs, Small pack |
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