blank Historic ‘Rubella’
Tulipa 'Rubella' is a true Broken tulip coloured with red and pink feathers and flames on a white to cream background.
Tulipa ‘Rubella’ is a true Broken tulip introduced in 1903 and preserved at the Hortus Bulborum. Richly coloured with feathers, flames and marbles of red and pink on a white and pale yellow background, every flower will be different. Their patterning will be recognizable to those familiar with Dutch still life painting. It is part of the historical group of Bizzare tulips. Large hybrid tulips can be maintained in the garden if given a sunny location with rich soil and slow release fertilizer when in growth.
Common Name: Broken Tulip
Family: Liliaceae (The Lily Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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