• Kaufmanniana
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • Red
  • Single

The First

Perennial kaufmanniana tulip in red, white, and yellow, blooming in early spring. Kaufmanniana tulip with carmine-red petals edged white and an ivory-white interior with a yellow center. USDA zones 3–8.

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A The First tulip flower up close on the plant
A The First tulip flower up close on the plant

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The First tulip plants in bloom in a garden
The First tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Kaufmanniana Single
Colors
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow
Bicolor
Blooms
Early spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
8–10 in (20–25 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun (estimated)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Tulipa hybrid

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Heirloom Kaufmanniana tulip dating from about 1942, per John Scheepers.

Sources

Where to buy

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    10 bulbs

    Out of stock

    $10.25Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A The First tulip flower up close on the plant
    A The First tulip flower up close on the plant
  • The First tulip plants in bloom in a garden
    The First tulip plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is The First hardy in my zone?

The First 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 The First need full sun?

The First grows in full sun.

When does The First bloom?

The First blooms in early spring.

Is The First good for cutting?

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

See also

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Floresta Kaufmanniana tulip striped red and white, yellow interior, 8 inches, early spring. KaufmannianaEarly springCompact
A Apeldoorn tulip flower up close on the plant Apeldoorn Darwin Hybrid tulip with large red flowers, 18-20 inches, mid spring. Darwin hybridMid springMedium height
A Apricot Beauty tulip flower up close on the plant Apricot Beauty Single early tulip in salmon-rose and apricot, 12-18 inches, early to mid spring. Single earlyEarly springMedium height
A Apricot Parrot tulip flower up close on the plant Apricot Parrot Parrot tulip with ruffled apricot petals tinged cream, salmon-pink and green on 20-inch stems. ParrotLate springTall

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A Estella Rijnveld tulip flower up close on the plant Estella Rijnveld Heirloom Parrot tulip with twisted red and white flamed petals on 18-20 inch stems. ParrotMid springMedium height
A Flaming Parrot tulip flower up close on the plant Flaming Parrot Parrot tulip with yellow petals flamed red, on 18 to 22 inch stems. ParrotLate springTall
A Lady Jane tulip flower up close on the plant Lady Jane Species tulip with rosy-red outer petals and ivory-white inside, 6 to 12 inches tall. SpeciesMid springCompact
A Marilyn tulip flower up close on the plant Marilyn Lily-flowered tulip with white petals flamed red, 22 inches tall. Lily-floweredMid springTall

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