Sweetheart Emperor Tulip

Name: Sweetheart Emperor Tulip
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Sweetheart Emperor Tulip emerges alongside early spring Daffodils, illuminating the garden with a sunny yellow glow. Blossoms appear creamy yellow from a distance, but fine detail emerges upon closer inspection. Each petal begins lemon-yellow, with golden flares stretching up toward the white-rimmed tip. Emperor Tulips attract bees and butterflies to the garden. (Tulipa fosteriana ‘Sweetheart’)

Zones	3 - 8
Advantages	Easy To Grow Good For Cut Flowers Good For Containers
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Mature Height	12-18" tall
Bulb Spacing	9 per sq. ft.
Bloom Time	Early to mid spring
Item Package Size	Bag of 10
SKU	AM017665

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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Plant Information

12-18” tall x 4-6” wide. Sweetheart Emperor Tulip (Tulipa fosteriana ‘Sweetheart’) produces single, cup-shaped blooms on long stems ideal for cutting. Collect by the armful for gorgeous, long-lasting bouquets. The delicate fragrance of Sweetheart Tulip infuses the air with the scent of springtime. Emperor tulips are known for their large flowers and early blooming. They pair nicely with small early spring bulbs like Crocus and Grape Hyacinth. Plant them toward the front of beds and borders or along walkways. Emperor Tulips perennialize readily given proper conditions. Plant in locations receiving six or more hours of bright sun per day. These bulbs require a well-drained soil and thrive in areas that are relatively dry in summer. Tulip bulbs rot easily in wet soils, especially in winter. As with any Tulip, allow foliage to brown and die back naturally rather than cutting to feed next year's blooms.

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SKU	AM017665
Common Name	Sweetheart Emperor Tulip
Botanical Name	Tulipa fosteriana Sweetheart
Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Flower Color	Yellow
Foliage	Lance to oval-shaped green leaves.
Mature Height	12-18" tall
Bulb Spacing	9 per sq. ft.
Bulb Size	12 cm
Planting Depth	Plant 5" deep
Bloom Time	Early to mid spring
Advantages	Easy To Grow, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers
Soil Type	Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture	Dry, Average
Item Package Size	Bag of 10
Ships As	Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Planting Time	Fall
Ideal Region	Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals	Yes - Bulbs, blooms, leaves, and stems all contain toxic compounds, which are most concentrated in the bulb.
Item Unit	bulb
Neonicotinoid Free	Yes - Learn More
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada	No

Planting & Care

What is a "Quality Bulb," and Why Does Bulb Quality Matter?

Flower bulbs come in a wide variety of sizes. It is important to get the largest, best quality bulbs you can find. Larger bulbs help to ensure success, producing larger and stronger plants with more flowers.

Several flower bulbs are part of the onion family, and because of this I like to use Onions as a representation of how important bulb size is. Which of the onions on your shelf go bad first? The smallest ones! Larger onions are more resilient, taking longer to dry out/rot and can withstand swings in temperature better. Flower bulbs are the same. Larger bulbs will withstand disease, draught, large amounts of moisture, and colder temperatures significantly better than the smaller ones.

Here at American Meadows we are committed to providing you with the highest quality bulbs. This means we do everything we can to source the largest bulbs possible. Below is a comparison of bulbs purchased from three different retail stores:

Each of the glass tubes contains 20 Dutch Master Daffodils. Starting from the left, the first tube is what is sold here at American Meadows, the middle tube was purchased at a local “Home Supply” box store, and the third is another online retailer. The difference is easily noticeable.

The next picture is the same comparison, but with Tulip Bulbs:

Again, our bulbs are quite a bit larger than other retailers.

Other things to be aware of when it comes to bulb quality is making sure they are firm and without signs of external damage or cracking. Do your best to avoid bulbs that are already growing and have shoots or freshly grown roots. This is difficult when purchasing online, but if you are ordering through a reputable company, they should be checking for these things regularly.

Next time you are looking to buy bulbs, think about how much time you put into planning and planting your garden and then anxiously waiting for your flowers to grow and bloom. Don’t be disappointed after all that effort by planting sub-par bulbs. Buy the largest, firmest, disease free bulbs you can afford, and you will have the best possible results.

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