Tulip ‘Oscar’

The red tulip is said to be the symbol of passionate love following a Persian Romeo and Juliet style legend of a sultan who walked off a cliff after being falsely lead to believe his beloved had died. A red tulip is said to have sprung up wherever a drop of the sultan’s blood fell. A less tragic way to bring these symbols of love to your garden would be to plant Tulip ‘Oscar’. Its classic red blooms will give an equally dramatic performance for you in mid to late spring. Its long sturdy stems and the elegant blooms make it an ideal choice as a cut flower.