Tulip Bulbs – ‘Yellow Empress’

This stunning Fosteriana tulip produces large, brilliant yellow, cup-shaped blooms that open wide in the sunlight, creating a cheerful and eye-catching display. Its broad green foliage and sturdy stems provide a beautiful backdrop for the oversized flowers.

Flowering early in the season, ‘Yellow Empress’ is an excellent choice for brightening garden beds, borders, and containers. Its hardy nature and naturalizing potential make it a wonderful addition to spring gardens year after year.

Why You'll Like It

Brilliant Yellow Blooms: Large, golden-yellow flowers bring cheerful colour to the spring garden.

Impressive Flower Size: Broad, cup-shaped blooms open wide in the sunshine for maximum impact.

Strong Stems: Sturdy growth helps support the large flowers in garden displays.

Reliable Spring Colour: A hardy Fosteriana tulip with the potential to return and multiply in suitable conditions.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Tulipa fosteriana ‘Yellow Empress’
Common Name: Yellow Empress Fosteriana Tulip
Plant Type: Spring-flowering perennial bulb
Flower Colour: Bright golden yellow
Flower Type: Large, single, cup-shaped blooms
Bloom Time: Early spring
Established Height: Approximately 40 cm (16 inches)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth: Approximately 6 inches (15 cm)
Plant Spacing: Approximately 4 inches (10 cm)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Maintenance Level: Low
Frost Tolerance: Hardy; suitable for cold winters
Pet Friendly: No; tulips are toxic if ingested, particularly the bulbs

Growing Information

Light Requirements: Plant in full sun for the best flowering, although partial shade is also suitable.

Watering: Water after planting and during active growth as needed. Avoid waterlogged soil, which can cause bulbs to rot.

Planting: Plant bulbs in fall, pointed end up, approximately 6 inches deep and 4 inches apart.

Maintenance: Remove faded flowers after blooming and allow foliage to yellow naturally so the bulbs can replenish their energy.

Long-Term Care: Provide good drainage and allow foliage to die back completely before removing it. Bulbs may return in subsequent seasons and naturalize under favourable conditions.

Great For

Spring Garden Beds • Garden Borders • Patio Containers • Mass Plantings • Fresh-Cut Bouquets • Bright Spring Displays

Welcome spring with the bold, sunny colour of ‘Yellow Empress’ tulips.