Tulip 'Couleur Cardinal'

Clutch onto a classic and you can’t go far wrong. Tulip 'Couleur Cardinal' has been around for a long time (since 1845 to be precise) and there’s a very good reason for that. Why change something which just works so beautifully? It’s not just a red tulip, take a closer look and you’ll see it has an alluring plummy purple undertone. This heirloom Triumph tulip excels in every way—great colour, strong stems, long-lasting blooms, reliable… there’s no way it could get any better!

There are two particularly notable features about Tulip 'Couleur Cardinal'. Firstly, it has relatively short stems which means it’s sturdy. This gives it an upright, formal appearance and also makes it useful for more exposed areas or pots. Secondly, it flowers quite early in the season. Typically blooming from early April, it can kickstart the tulip season with a fantastic shock of colour, right on cue. Combine Tulip 'Couleur Cardinal' with later flowering varieties and you’ll enjoy an extended season which starts as soon as possible and evolves as the season continues.