Tulip 'Red Riding Hood'
(Tulipa greigii 'Red Riding Hood')
About Tulip 'Red Riding Hood'
Tulip ‰ۡÌÝÌáRed Riding Hood‰ۡó» bulbs can easily be planted in a big patio container and can stay in the ground for a few years after flowering (unlike most tulip varieties which must be lifted and stored until next season).
The tulips can reach an ultimate height and spread of 20cm x 5cm.
Please note that the flowers are harmful if eaten and can cause skin allergies.
Key Features
It is best to plant Tulip ‰ۡÌÝÌáRed Riding Hood‰ۡó» in September/December, in a sheltered, sunny position, and in well-drained, fertile soil- the bulbs are suited to chalk, loam, or sand-based soils.
- Growth rate: Average
- Ideal height: 20cm Small
- Soil type: Chalk, loam, sand
- Aspect: Sheltered, full sun
- Flowering months: March/ April
Pruning & Care
Plant Tulip ‰ۡÌÝÌáRed Riding Hood‰ۡó» bulbs 4-5‰ۡó� deep, and 4-5‰ۡó� apart. We also recommend applying a balanced liquid fertiliser every week, for the first month of growth. Once they have flowered, deadheading will also need to be carried out.About Tulip 'Red Riding Hood'
Tulip ‰ۡÌÝÌáRed Riding Hood‰ۡó» bulbs can easily be planted in a big patio container and can stay in the ground for a few years after flowering (unlike most tulip varieties which must be lifted and stored until next season).
The tulips can reach an ultimate height and spread of 20cm x 5cm.
Please note that the flowers are harmful if eaten and can cause skin allergies.
Key Features
It is best to plant Tulip ‰ۡÌÝÌáRed Riding Hood‰ۡó» in September/December, in a sheltered, sunny position, and in well-drained, fertile soil- the bulbs are suited to chalk, loam, or sand-based soils.
- Growth rate: Average
- Ideal height: 20cm Small
- Soil type: Chalk, loam, sand
- Aspect: Sheltered, full sun
- Flowering months: March/ April