- Fosteriana
- Perennial
- Zones 3–8
- Red
- Single
Red Emperor
Madame Lefeber
Perennial fosteriana tulip in red and yellow, blooming in early spring and mid spring. Fosteriana tulip with large red flowers over a narrow yellow base, opening wide to about 7 inches. USDA zones 3–8.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Fosteriana Single · 7 in (18 cm)
- Colors
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- Red
- Yellow
- 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
An heirloom Fosteriana tulip grown for more than 80 years, also sold as Madame Lefeber.
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Is Red Emperor hardy in my zone?
Red 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 Red Emperor need full sun?
Red Emperor grows in full sun or part shade.
When does Red Emperor bloom?
Red Emperor blooms in early spring and mid spring.
Is Red Emperor good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Red Emperor as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
