Bulbs, Perennials > Tulipa > Tulipa greigii > Tulipa greigii 'Red Riding Hood'
Tulipa greigii
'Red Riding Hood'
Red Riding Hood Gregii Tulip
| Family |
| Liliaceae |
| Genus |
| Tulipa |
| Species |
| greigii |
| Cultivar |
| 'Red Riding Hood' |
| Category |
| Bulbs, Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 - 8 |
| Height |
| 15 - 22 cm |
| Spread |
| 15 - 22 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Rock gardens, beds, borders and mass planting. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade. Organically rich, fertile, medium moisture and well-drained soil. |
| Shape |
| Upright. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| Bulb and root rots may occur. Mosaic virus may also occur. Aphids, slugs and snails may be a problem as well as mice and voles. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| 3 - 5 leaves. The stems are 10 - 20 cm in length. |
| Flower Description |
| 6 petal-like tepals. Flowers bloom on stems in April. |
| Colour Description |
| Bright scarlet red flowers with a black blotch inside. The leaves are heavily streaked with brownish-purple. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Division. |
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