American Meadows Menton Tulip
Best choice for gardeners seeking elegant, long-stemmed spring cut flowers.
These tulips bring a sophisticated, painterly palette to the late spring garden with their striking apricot and pink hues. While you will have to wait until the end of the season for them to emerge, their sturdy, dramatic height makes them well worth the patience for both garden displays and cut arrangements.
$14.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a sophisticated, unique color palette for spring beds
- Landscape planners wanting to extend floral interest into late spring
- Floral designers requiring tall, sturdy stems for professional arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in areas with high deer or rodent populations
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring perennials that naturalize reliably
- Impatient gardeners wanting early spring color in their landscape
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Sophisticated apricot and pink tones create a high-end garden aesthetic.
Stem Integrity
Sturdy stalks hold up well against wind and heavy spring rains.
Cut Flower Utility
Ideal height and durability make these perfect for indoor floral arrangements.
Climate Versatility
Broad zone compatibility ensures reliable performance across most temperate regions.
Pollinator Appeal
Provides a welcome nectar source for early-season bees and beneficial insects.
Planting Ease
Standard bulb depth and spacing requirements simplify the fall planting process.
Key Specs
Growing Zones
2-8
Mature Height
22-24 inches
Bloom Time
Late spring
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Type
Well-Drained Soil, Loamy Soil
Soil Moisture
Average, Dry
Flower Bulb Size
12 cm
Planting Depth
5 inches
Bulb Spacing
9 per sq ft
Awards
Award of Garden Merit 2008
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