Tulip - Clusiana Chrysantha
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking reliable, star-shaped spring color.
Discover the captivating Tulip - Clusiana Chrysantha, a stunning variety that brings bicolor brilliance to your garden. These bulbs produce striking deep red and yellow striped blossoms, which unfurl into star-like shapes during mid-spring. Known for their jewel-toned petals, these tulips are excellent naturalizers, returning year after year with minimal care. They are perfectly suited for adding charm to flower beds, borders, containers, or lining pathways. This package includes 10 bulbs, ready for fall planting to ensure a beautiful, low-maintenance display.
$15.26
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3088
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Includes
10
/ Tulip Bulbs
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-term, self-multiplying perennial displays
- Busy homeowners wanting low-effort, resilient rock garden plants
- Early-season enthusiasts craving the first signs of spring color
Who should skip it
- Landscapers looking for tall, high-impact floral statements
- Gardeners in regions with frequent cloudy or overcast weather
- Florists needing long-stemmed blooms for indoor arrangements
Performance breakdown
Naturalization Potential
Reliably returns year after year with minimal gardener intervention.
Visual Impact
Star-shaped bicolor blooms provide high-contrast drama in spring landscapes.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort bulbs that thrive with standard care and moderate watering.
Versatility
Compact stature fits perfectly in containers, borders, or tight pathways.
Hardiness Range
Broad adaptability across zones three through eight ensures wide regional success.
Bloom Longevity
Mid-spring flowering window offers a vibrant but fleeting seasonal display.
Key Specs
Includes
10 Tulip Bulbs
Planting Season
Fall
Bloom Season
Mid-Spring
Height
6-12 inches
Spacing
3-4 inches
Planting Depth
4 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Features
- Features deep red and yellow striped blossoms
- Flowers open wide to form glistening stars
- Jewel-toned petals, darker than Cynthia variety
- Naturalizes and thrives yearly
- Ideal for pathways and garden clusters
- Blooms reliably in Mid-Spring
- Requires moderate water during growth
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Tulip Chrysantha' bulbs for their exceptional reliability and cheerful aesthetic. Reviewers consistently note the robust size and healthy condition of the bulbs upon arrival, which results in high sprouting rates and vigorous growth. A major point of satisfaction is that this species tulip naturalizes effectively, offering dependable repeat blooms year after year. This longevity significantly enhances its perceived value over annual replacements. The bright, true yellow coloration is celebrated as a delightful, early herald of spring, making it a favorite for borders and naturalized areas. The product is celebrated for delivering exactly what was promised: a dependable, high-quality, and aesthetically pleasing early season bloom that establishes well.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall before the ground freezes. This allows them to establish their root systems during the cooler months, ensuring they are ready to bloom in mid-spring.
Yes, Clusiana Chrysantha is an excellent naturalizing variety. With proper care and the right growing conditions, these bulbs will reliably return and multiply in your garden year after year.
These tulips require full sun to perform their best. Aim for a location that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily to ensure the blossoms open fully into their signature star shapes.
Absolutely. Their compact height of 6-12 inches makes them well-suited for containers, window boxes, or lining pathways. Just ensure your pot has good drainage and receives adequate sunlight.
Plant each bulb 4 inches deep to protect them from temperature fluctuations. Space them 3-4 inches apart to allow enough room for the foliage and blooms to develop properly.
They are quite low-maintenance. Simply provide moderate water during the active growing season, especially if rainfall is scarce, and ensure the soil remains well-drained to prevent the bulbs from rotting.
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