Tulipa Salmon Impression (Darwin Hybrid Tulip)

Coveted for its huge goblet-shaped flowers, Tulip ‘Salmon Impression’ exhibits bright pink flowers, salmon-apricot flushed in their center for up to 3 weeks.

Coveted for its huge goblet-shaped flowers, Tulip 'Salmon Impression' exhibits glowing pink flowers, salmon-apricot flushed in their center for up to 3 weeks. Blooming in mid-late spring, this popular member of the Darwin Hybrid Group enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain. It also makes quite an impression in the garden or as a cut flower!

  • Growing up to 20-24 inches tall (50-60 cm), this tulip naturalizes easily and will come back year after year to our delight! It creates dazzling harmonies with other flowering bulbs.
  • Performs best in full sun in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers areas with cool winters and warm, dry summers.
  • Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, and containers. Excellent as cut flowers! For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs.
  • To be planted in fall.
  • All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 8

Heat Zones 1
– 8

Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Bulbs
Plant Family Tulipa – Tulips
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid,Late)
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 4"
(10cm)
Spacing 4″ (10cm)
Depth 7"
(17cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage