Tulip 'Red Riding Hood'

Delivery August/September
Available for delivery in August/September, when the autumn planting season begins.

10 bulbs
£5.39
£0.54 each
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Red Riding Hood, often admired for its red colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Tulipa 'Red Riding Hood' is a compact Greigii tulip of real distinction, pairing bold scarlet spring blooms with attractively marked foliage. Each solitary flower is finished with a dark, inky base, creating a refined, high-contrast look that sits beautifully in pots, along the front of borders, or threaded through gravel gardens for a crisp seasonal lift.

Neat in habit and pleasingly reliable, it reaches around 20cm and forms tidy clumps over time—ideal where you want colour to feel curated rather than crowded.

  • Colour: Scarlet red with a dark base
  • Foliage: Green with purple markings
  • Flowering: March–May
  • Height: 20cm
  • Bulb size supplied: 10/11
  • Award: AGM
Botanical name Tulipa 'Red Riding Hood'
Flower colour Red
Bulb size 10/11
Established height 20cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 10cm
Leaf colour Green with purple markings
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Borders, Containers, Courtyard & City Gardens
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) AGM
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Tulipa 'Red Riding Hood' (Tulip) needs full-sun, partial sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 10cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

RHS Award (AGM)

Good for cutting

Tulipa 'Red Riding Hood' (Tulip) - Harding & Bloom

Tulip 'Red Riding Hood'

£5.39

£5.39

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

Eleanor R

Somerset