The waterlily tulips, of which Red Hunter is a fine example, open flat in the sun to reveal their full deep ruby red beauty. Smaller than many tulips, they are no less captivating, simply different, and quietly wonderful. Its season comes in April to June, and what it lacks in height it more than makes up for in charm. In pots or rockeries, massed at the front of borders, wherever it is placed, it earns its keep completely. On still mornings in April to June, its fragrance carries across the garden, an invisible quality that makes this variety something to seek out and remember. As a cut flower it is exceptional, strong stems hold the bloom upright for well over a week, making it as valuable to the vase as it is to the border. Hand selected for size and vigour, Red Hunter.
