Tulipa Daydream (Darwin Hybrid Tulip)
Elegant, tall, fragrant, and changing colors! Award-winning Tulip ‘Daydream’ is a captivating beauty with sunny yellow blossoms aging to luminous, apricot orange as they mature
Award-winning Tulip 'Daydream' is a captivating beauty with sunny yellow blossoms aging to luminous, apricot orange as they mature. A wonderful tulip for lighting up the garden! As an added bonus, this tulip is fragrant! Blooming in mid-late spring, this acclaimed member of the Darwin Hybrid Group enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- 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 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, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |