American Meadows Margarita Tulip
Best early-blooming choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, peony-like spring color.
These ruffled, peony-like blooms bring a sophisticated, high-impact aesthetic to the early spring garden with minimal effort. While they lack the structural simplicity of standard tulips, their fragrant, magenta-pink layers offer a dramatic, romantic flair that is well worth the fall planting.
$11.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, romantic floral aesthetics
- Impatient growers wanting early-season garden color
- Floral designers creating elegant indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in windy or storm-prone climates
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting perennial, self-sustaining bulbs
- Gardeners living in areas with high rodent populations
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Peony-like double petals create a dramatic, high-end aesthetic for spring gardens.
Fragrance Profile
Rare for tulips, the highly fragrant blooms add sensory depth outdoors.
Ease of Cultivation
Low-maintenance nature makes these an ideal choice for beginner gardeners.
Floral Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting petals make these excellent for indoor arrangements.
Wildlife Resilience
Lack of deer resistance requires protective measures in rural planting zones.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to both traditional garden beds and decorative patio containers.
Key Specs
Mature Height
16-20 inches tall
Planting Depth
7 inches deep
Bulb Spacing
6-9 inches apart
Growing Zones
3 through 8
Flower Bulb Size
12/+
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-Drained
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Mature Height
20.0 inches
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
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