Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Synonym
Hybridized
D.W. Lefeber & Co
Registered or introduced
1952
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Foliage
Herbaceous
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Division
Division 4 - Darwin Hybrids
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

Divernon, Illinois

Hampton, Illinois

Three Oaks, Michigan

Brunswick, Missouri

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Belfield, North Dakota

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
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Brandon, MB (Zone 2b) | December 2007 | positive

Gudoshnik is growing well here in my zone 2b garden in Manitoba, Canada. I love the variations in color with the yellow striking through the red.

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(Zone 8b) | May 2007 | neutral

Hybridized by D.W. Lefeber & Co,1952. Sports are: 'Jewel of Spring 'and 'Polka'.

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Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7a) | March 2007 | positive

Beautiful and long-blooming. Fascinating variations in color.

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Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b) | April 2006 | positive

This tulip is quite variable in color. Red is the most frequent color but many blooms are streaked with light yellow shades (refer to th...Read More

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | May 2004 | positive

This tulip is quite an old hybrid, developed in 1952. I have lost count of how long I've had it...easily 20 years plus. I have not seen...Read More

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