Little Princess Wildflower Tulip
Little princess tulip is a small, spring flower. It grows from fall-planted bulbs. Unlike larger tulips, little princess is much shorter, growing only a few inches tall. It has beautiful bright orange flowers with a brown and gold center.
Little Princess Wildflower Tulip
Little princess tulip is a small, spring flower. It grows from fall-planted bulbs. Unlike larger tulips, little princess is much shorter, growing only a few inches tall. It has beautiful bright orange flowers with a brown and gold center.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Tulipa 'Little Princess'
Pronunciation
TOO-li-pa
Mature Height
4 to 6 in.
Mature Spread
2 to 3 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
orange
Bloom time
spring
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
mediterranean
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-8
Elevation Limit
not specified
Performance
Little princess tulips have grown well at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Their bright colors are a welcome sight in spring. They are quite small, so be sure to plant them in an area where they will be noticed.
Maintenance
Remove spent flowers stalks and leaves after they have yellowed and withered.