Stresa Rock Garden Tulip
Welcome spring with the classic Stresa Rock Garden Tulip. This historic hybrid from American Meadows features large, stunning bi-color blooms of yellow and red atop short stems, reaching 10 to 12 inches tall. The foliage is attractively mottled, and the blooms open wide into a star shape during the day. Stresa is dependably perennial and often spreads, making it an excellent, easy-to-grow addition for rock gardens, containers, or as cut flowers.
$13.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2326
/ 3183
#2326 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-41%
Below average
Zones
28
/ -
Who it's for
- Ideal for Small Spaces
- Striking Early Season Color
- Reliable Perennial Performance
Who should skip it
- Limited Height and Presence
- Attractive to Wildlife
- Brief Flowering Period
Key Specs
Zones
2-8
Mature Height
10-12 inches
Bloom Time
Mid spring
Planting Time
Fall
Planting Depth
5 inches
Flower Bulb Size
12 cm
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Features
- Bi-color red and yellow blooms
- Large blooms on short stems
- Attractive, mottled foliage
- Opens to a wide star-shape
- Dependably perennial and spreads
- Easy to grow
- Ideal for containers
- Excellent as cut flowers
What customers say
Customers enthusiastically praise the Stresa Rock Garden Tulip for its unique aesthetic, featuring vibrant yellow and red stripes that brighten early spring landscapes. A key strength is the high quality and robust nature of the bulbs, resulting in successful germination and reliable performance in specialized settings like rockeries and containers. The variety excels in well-drained environments. The main point of feedback concerns bloom size; while accurately marketed for rock gardens, some users expected larger flowers typical of standard tulips, slightly impacting perceived value. Overall, the sentiment is highly favorable, celebrating this tulip for delivering excellent, niche specific color.
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