Now 'tis spring, and weeds are shallow-rooted; Suffer them now and they'll o'ergrow the garden.
--William Shakespeare, King Henry VI, 1592
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Tulip 'Orange Emperor'
Tulipa fosteriana 'Orange Emperor' has the brightest and most beautiful orange flowers with greyish-green leaves. Stands out from the rest! One of the best planted for spring the 2006 bloom. Bloomed photos from 4 Apr - 17 Apr 2006. The best color of the year - I have fallen for orange in the garden now. Recommend - Absolutely!
Tulip World, 20 bulbs.
CULTIVATION: Plant 6 inches deep and 4-5 inches apart. If perennial flowering is desired, apply a balanced fertilizer after planting. Deadhead after flowering. Allow the foliage to yellow for about 6 weeks after flowering before removing it. When growing water moderately, apply a balanced liquid fertilizer weekly for 3 or 4 weeks after flowering, keep dry in summer.
PROPAGATION: Separate offsets after lifting -- 6+ weeks after bloom, replant.
PESTS AND DISEASES: Root and bulb rots are common in wet or poorly drained soil. Gray mold, slugs, snails, aphids, and nematodes are problems.
Tulip 'Orange Emperor'
| Zone: 4 - 6 |
Sun to partial sun |
| Height: 12 - 16 inches |
Width: Multiply |
| Bloom Time: April |
Bloom Color: Carrot-orange |
| Location: Side of house. |
Planted: 15 Nov 2004 |
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