Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
Tulipa Casa Grande is an award-winning Greigii tulip, admired for its early flowering, extra-large, bold-red blooms, and beautifully variegated foliage. Early in spring, these tulips make a grand entrance in the garden, showcasing their vibrant, bowl-shaped flowers that stand proudly atop tall, sturdy stems reaching up to 22 inches in height. The rich, red petals of Casa Grande tulips are nothing short of spectacular, making them a standout in the garden or in floral arrangements.
The dramatic impact of Casa Grande tulips is further enhanced by their attractive gray-green leaves, which are mottled and striped with deep purple. This unique foliage adds an extra layer of interest and texture, making these tulips as captivating before they bloom as they are in full flower. Whether you're planting them in garden beds, borders, or containers, these tulips bring a touch of bold elegance that is sure to turn heads.
A Tulipa greigii cultivar, Casa Grande is visually striking and also highly versatile in the landscape. While often grown as an annual, these tulips have the potential to naturalize under ideal conditions, returning for several years to brighten your spring garden. They are particularly effective when planted in groups, creating bold, colorful masses under deciduous trees or in sweeping drifts across open woodlands. Their ability to mix well with other spring-blooming bulbs makes them an excellent choice for extending the flowering season, offering a succession of color that carries the garden through to summer.
Casa Grande tulips also excel in patio pots and can be forced indoors to provide vibrant winter blooms, making them a versatile choice for gardeners with limited space. Their bold red flowers and striking foliage are perfect for any garden style, but they truly shine in cottage, informal, and rock gardens, where their dramatic presence can be fully appreciated.
These tulips are cold-hardy to USDA Zone 3 and thrive in sunny locations, although some light shade can help prolong their bloom time in warmer climates. Tulips like Casa Grande prefer well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. For optimal growth, plant the bulbs in the fall, spacing them 4 to 8 inches apart and at a depth of 4 to 8 inches. Feeding with a balanced fertilizer, such as Espoma Organic® Bulb-tone® Bulb and Flower Food as soon as growth begins in the spring, will promote robust flowering both in the current season and in subsequent years.
After blooming, promptly remove spent flowers to redirect energy back to the bulb, but allow the foliage to die back naturally. The leaves continue to photosynthesize, storing energy that ensures a strong performance in the next growing season. In USDA Zones 8-10, where winters are mild, it is essential to refrigerate the bulbs for at least eight weeks before planting to mimic the cold period they need for proper blooming.
With its vibrant red blooms and striking variegated leaves, Tulipa Casa Grande is a bold and beautiful addition to any garden. Whether planted in sweeping drifts, featured in a container, or showcased in a bouquet, these tulips are sure to make an unforgettable impression.
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