Tulip Formosa

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Dazzling Flames of Green
Like the pointed hem of a dancer’s skirt, the fluted lemon-yellow petals combine with zesty lime green flames for refreshing later spring color. Formosa in many languages means well-formed, shapely, beautiful and we agree! Spectacular when dancing with a breeze backlit with the sun. The term Viridiflora is derived from the Latin words virdis meaning green and flos meaning flower.

Minus icon Plant Type Bulbs

Minus icon Height Short 12-16"

Minus icon Spacing Plant 6" apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer

Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Minus icon Growing Zones 3-7

Minus icon Soil Type Normal

Minus icon Sold In Bags of 8

Special Features

  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • OK in Containers

Botanical Name

Tulip 'Formosa'

Tulip General Information

Viridiflora tulips have a green streak on each petal creating a dramatic contrast. This selection has a long blooming capability.

Tulip Plant Care

Plant in well-drained soil at least 6" deep and 6" apart. Foliage should not be removed until it is withered to promote bulb strength for the next growing season. Stems can be cut back to maintain appearances if desired. Visit our Fall-Planted Bulb Guide for more information. *Note: Wear gloves when planting bulbs to prevent any possible skin irritation.

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Shipping Details

We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zones 8, 9 10: Late April
  • Zone 7: Late April
  • Zone 6: Late April
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December