- Fosteriana
- Perennial
- Zones 3–8
- Orange
- Single
Orange Emperor
Perennial fosteriana tulip in orange, yellow, and apricot, blooming in early spring and mid spring. Fosteriana tulip with carrot-orange petals blending to apricot, a pale yellow base and black anthers. USDA zones 3–8.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Flower form
- Fosteriana Single
- Colors
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- Orange
- Yellow
- Apricot
- Blooms
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 16–18 in (41–46 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Part shade
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
- Planted as
- Bulb
- Botanical name
- Tulipa hybrid
In the garden
- Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Fosteriana tulip introduced around the early 1960s that blooms somewhat later than most other Emperor tulips.
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Is Orange Emperor hardy in my zone?
Orange Emperor survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Orange Emperor need full sun?
Orange Emperor grows in full sun or part shade.
When does Orange Emperor bloom?
Orange Emperor blooms in early spring and mid spring.
Is Orange Emperor good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Orange Emperor as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
