Tulipa Beauty of Apeldoorn (Darwin Hybrid Tulip)
Brilliantly colored, Tulip ‘Beauty of Apeldoorn’ displays impressive, egg-shaped, golden-orange flowers adorned with delicate red flames. One interesting feature is the variance in shades across the flowers. Some may have yellow petals with touches of orange or red while others would be mostly red with hints of gold. A lovely bouquet effect! Long-lasting, these lovely blooms will enliven your garden in mid-spring.
Brilliantly colored, Tulip 'Beauty of Apeldoorn' displays impressive, egg-shaped, golden-orange flowers adorned with delicate red flames. One interesting feature is the variance in shades across the flowers. Some may have yellow petals with touches of orange or red while others would be mostly red with hints of gold. A lovely bouquet effect! Long-lasting, these lovely blooms will enliven your garden in mid-spring. This Darwin Hybrid tulip enjoys a sturdy stem that will withstand wind and rain!
- Growing up to 20-24 inches tall (50-60 cm), this tulip creates dazzling harmonies with other mid-late season 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. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. Excellent as cut flowers!
- To be planted in the 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 |
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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) |
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 |