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Key characteristics

Family: Liliaceae
Height: 18 to 24 in
Width: 4 to 6 in
Flower color: Warm orange-red; may show yellow along the petal edges
Foliage color: Blue-green to gray-green, strap-shaped leaves
Bloom time: Mid to late spring
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low, remove spent flowers to prevent seed formation, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removal
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Occasional visits from bees

Bulbs

Tulipa 'Ad Rem'

Ad Rem Darwin Hybrid Tulip

Tulipa 'Ad Rem' is a Darwin hybrid tulip with tall, straight stems topped by large, cup-shaped flowers in orange-red to scarlet tones, finished with a narrow golden-yellow edge and a light fragrance. It blooms in mid to late spring, bringing a bold, clean look to beds, borders, and cut-flower arrangements.

Introduced in 1960 in the Netherlands, 'Ad Rem' translates as "to the point." Broad, pale green leaves emerge early, followed by sturdy stems that hold their form in spring weather. In full bloom, the petals can mellow slightly warmer. Flowers sit above the foliage for easy viewing.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid to late spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Containers
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Crocuses · Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm · Forget-me-nots

Design tip

Spring bloom is its headline moment, and it reads best in a group rather than as a single plant. Drift them in uneven groups for a natural look, and interplant with perennials that fill the gap after the leaves die back.