Tulipa Lily-Flowering Merlot | Capper 20 x 5

Tulipa 'Merlot' is a captivating Lily-Flowered Tulip that brings sophisticated elegance to any landscape design. With its deep wine-red, cup-shaped blooms and gracefully pointed petals that flare outward, this tulip creates a dramatic statement in mid to late spring gardens. Standing tall at up to 20 inches, these jewel-toned beauties are perfect for creating focal points in commercial and residential landscapes alike.

Distinctive Features and Benefits

This premium tulip variety offers exceptional value for landscape professionals and garden retailers:

• Rich, burgundy-red blooms that maintain their vibrant color throughout the flowering period
• Elegant lily-shaped flowers with pointed petals that create sophisticated visual interest
• Strong, slender stems that reach 20 inches (50 cm) in height, making them perfect for middle or back borders
• Excellent vase life when used as cut flowers for commercial or residential arrangements
• Reliable performance in USDA hardiness zones 3-8, offering versatility across diverse climate regions
• Low maintenance requirements, ideal for large-scale landscape installations

These pre-packaged bulbs come in convenient cappers of 20 x 5, complete with planting instructions for your customers.

Planting and Growing Information

Plant Tulipa 'Merlot' bulbs in fall, approximately 6 inches deep and 5 inches apart in rich, well-drained soil. They thrive in full sun but can tolerate partial shade in warmer regions. For best results, place in wind-protected locations due to their slender stems. These tulips bloom in mid to late spring, creating stunning displays when mass-planted in commercial landscapes or grouped in residential gardens. They pair beautifully with white flowers for formal designs or orange blooms for contemporary looks.

Order Now for Your Commercial Clients

Enhance your product offering with these premium Dutch-grown tulip bulbs, available exclusively for our trade customers. Tulipa 'Merlot' is currently available for pre-order with fall shipping. These bulbs are packaged in eco-friendly, 100% recyclable cappers with display holes, perfect for retail merchandising. The convenient 20 x 5 capper configuration allows you to offer your clients the perfect quantity for both small garden accents and larger landscape installations. Order today to secure your stock for the upcoming planting season.

• EAN code
  40074
• Catalog
  Retail
• Bloom Height
  40-50 cm
• Light Requirements
  Sun, Shade, Partial Shade
• Bloom Time
  Late Spring
• Size
  12/+
• Zone
  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Uses
  Cut Flower
• Shipping Time Frame
  Fall