Strong clumps of glossy bright green leaves stand below goblet-shaped bright red flowers which are 5-6cm in length in early summer. This is the latest of all of the tulips to open its flowers and will self-seed to make remarkable colonies in time. This most desirable, rare, late-blooming tulip which will grow in sun or shade, is very rarely for sale and then is often offered at more than £3 per bulb!
Cover the seeds with compost or grit 5mm deep. Sow anytime and keep moist in a cool, light spot outside. It may be slow to germinate. Grow on individual seedlings in 3" pots, and then plant out in a well-drained sheltered position.
