- Lily-flowered
- Perennial
- Zones 3–7
- Burgundy
- Single
Merlot
Perennial lily-flowered tulip in burgundy, blooming in late spring. Lily-flowered tulip with reflexed, curved wine-red petals. USDA zones 3–7.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Flower form
- Lily-flowered Single
- Colors
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- Burgundy
- Blooms
- Late spring
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 20 in (51 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun (estimated)
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–7 Perennial
- Planted as
- Bulb
- Botanical name
- Tulipa hybrid
In the garden
- Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Lily-flowered tulip sold by John Scheepers, which lists it with reflexing, curved wine-red petals on tall stems.
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Is Merlot hardy in my zone?
Merlot survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 7. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Merlot need full sun?
Merlot grows in full sun.
When does Merlot bloom?
Merlot blooms in late spring.
Is Merlot good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Merlot as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
