Tulipa linifolia

They are a splendid and showy small tulip with bowl shaped scarlet red flowers with pointed tips, opening flat in bright sunlight to show a dark base to the flower. The leaves are grey-green with wavy edges and fairly distinctive fine red margins. Tulipa linifolia occurs naturally in Iran, Uzbekistan & Turkestan.

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Tulipa linifolia has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. 

Planting Instructions

Tulip linifolia is a very satisfactory small tulip for the sunny well drained garden where the bulbs should be planted 3" (8cm) deep and about 2-4" (5-10cm) apart. Alternatively allow 15 per square foot. Beware of squirrel or mice damage to the bulbs.

Plant Details

Flowers May
Height 6" (15cm)
Hardy