• Double early
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–7
  • Red
  • Double

Red Princess

Perennial double early tulip in red and burgundy, blooming in mid spring. Double Early tulip with scarlet double flowers and maroon-purple blushes on the outer petals. USDA zones 3–7.

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A Red Princess tulip flower up close on the plant
A Red Princess tulip flower up close on the plant

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Red Princess tulip plants in bloom in a garden
Red Princess tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Double early Double
Colors
  • Red
  • Burgundy
Blend
Blooms
Mid spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
12–14 in (30–36 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)

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Origin

A sport of Orange Princess and a descendant of Princess Irene, according to John Scheepers.

Sources

Where to buy

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    10 bulbs

    Out of stock

    $13.75Checked Oct 14, 2026

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  • A Red Princess tulip flower up close on the plant
    A Red Princess tulip flower up close on the plant
  • Red Princess tulip plants in bloom in a garden
    Red Princess tulip plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Red Princess hardy in my zone?

Red Princess 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 Red Princess need full sun?

Red Princess grows in full sun.

When does Red Princess bloom?

Red Princess blooms in mid spring.

Is Red Princess good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Red Princess as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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