Tulipa 'Fire of Love'

Also Known As

Tulipa greigii 'Fire of Love'
Fire of Love Tulip

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 4"-6"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Tulipa 'Fire of Love' plant details

Tulipa 'Fire of Love' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with burgundy, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulipa 'Fire of Love'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa 'Fire of Love'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I have been hunting for a source for this magnificent tulip ever since I saw it for the first time in Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands in 2012. Tulipa 'Fire of Love' has stunning blue-green foliage edged in creamy yellow and striped with burgundy and red. The large, bright red flowers sit just above the foliage. The Greigii hybrids are long lasting tulips great for naturalizing that come back year after year if planted in good sunny spots.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Fantastic foliage is this tulip’s forte! Leaves are striped with purple, pink and green, the wavy margins are outlined in yellow…plants on fire! You don’t need a bloom with this one, but it does with a hot red flower too. A low grower at 6-8” tall. blooms are a good size and it WILL get attention with those leaves! A species tulip that naturlizes better than most in a hot sunny location with summer dry.