Tulipa Golden Parade (Darwin Hybrid Tulip)

For eye-catching spring color, Tulip ‘Golden Parade’ is terrific with its egg-shaped buttercup yellow flowers adorned with a very thin and delicate red margin. Blooming in mid-late spring, the flowers open in the sun to reveal a small black blotch and black anthers. Adding a great presence in the garden, the blossoms sit on tall sturdy stems above the foliage of broad, gray-green leaves.

For eye-catching spring color, Tulip 'Golden Parade' is terrific with its egg-shaped buttercup yellow flowers adorned with a very thin and delicate red margin. Blooming in mid-late spring, the flowers open in the sun to reveal a small black blotch and black anthers. Adding a great presence in the garden, the blossoms sit on tall sturdy stems above the foliage of broad, gray-green leaves. Introduced in 1963, Golden Parade is a sport of award-winning Tulip 'Parade'. A great member of the Darwin Hybrid Group.

  • Growing up to 24 inches tall (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 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