Tulipa 'Mabel' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa 'Mabel'
USDA Zones: 4b - 7a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
With bold flames and feathers of cherry-red on white, this striking English florists' tulipwas bred by a Lancashire weaver over 150 years ago. But who was Mabel? Wife? Daughter? Or maybe a favorite barmaid at one of the pubs where the tulip societies held their shows back then? Multiplies well, late blooming, 18", zones 4b-7a(7bWC)