Novi Sun Tulip is a hybrid tulip that delivers vibrant yellow blooms in mid to late spring, reaching 16, 20 inches tall with an upright, architectural presence in the garden. This perennial thrives in hardiness zones 3, 10, making it surprisingly adaptable across most of North America, though gardeners in zones 9, 10 should select pre-cooled bulbs to ensure proper flowering. Plant in fall for spring blooms; expect flowers within 80, 89 days of emergence, depending on your climate and planting depth.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-10
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Bright yellow petals catch the eye during the tulip season's sweet spot: mid to late spring. The upright growth habit and consistent 16, 20 inch height make Novi Sun easy to position in beds or containers without floppy stems that need staking. Pollinators love these flowers, so you'll watch bees and butterflies work your planting all season. The hybrid vigor means reliable, repeatable blooms year after year, even for gardeners new to tulips.
Novi Sun Tulips shine in spring flower beds and container plantings, where their yellow color brightens early-season displays. The upright growth and consistent height make them excellent for cutting gardens and spring bouquets, bringing that cheerful yellow indoors when the garden needs it most. Their pollinator-attracting flowers also support early-season bees and butterflies as they emerge from winter dormancy.
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Plant bulbs in fall, 6 inches apart, at a depth of about 8 inches (measured from the bottom of the bulb). Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil. In zones 9, 10, use pre-cooled bulbs and plant after the soil has cooled in late fall or early winter.
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