Tulip Ruby Prince

BTURP Tulipa

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Strong Stems Remain Upright
Remember the classic-shaped Tulips you drew as a child? These beauties in bright red will bloom before any of the long-stemmed Tulips. Shorter sturdy stems keep them upright even with inclement weather. Single Early Tulips like, Tulip Ruby Prince are the oldest Tulips in cultivation. They are known for their strong stems, early blooming and are available in a multitude of both jewel tones and pastels.

Minus icon Plant Type Bulbs

Minus icon Height Short 14"

Minus icon Spacing Plant 6" apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Early Spring to Mid-Spring

Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Minus icon Growing Zones 3-8

Minus icon Soil Type Normal

Minus icon Water Needs Medium

Minus icon Sold In Bags of 8

Special Features

  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • OK in Containers

Botanical Name

Tulip 'Ruby Prince'

Tulip General Information

Single early tulips have shorter and stronger stems that allow them to hold up well in wind and rain. They bloom early in the season during cooler temperatures allowing for longer lasting flowers. Some varieties are fragrant. Excellent for indoor forcing.

Tulip Plant Care

Plant in well drained soil at least 6" deep and 6" apart. Foliage should not be removed until withered as energy is being stored for the next growing season. Stems can be cut back to maintain appearances if desired. Interested in forcing bulbs? Visit our Useful Links page.

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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

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

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

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