Tulipa 'Esperanto' has lipstick red flowers atop bluish green foliage with creamy white edges.
Description:
Viridiflora type tulips are characterized by interesting green streaks in the petals which creates a sophisticated look in the spring garden. 'Esperanto' is a gorgeous cultivar with lipstick red flowers where the green appears almost black all atop bluish green foliage with creamy white edges.
Common Name: Tulip - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Liliaceae (The Lily Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mountainous regions of Eurasia and northern Africa with temperate climates.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
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