Tulipa Hakuun (Darwin Hybrid Tulip)

Tulip ‘Hakuun’ is a charming perennial bulb with broadly lance-shaped green leaves and large, pure white flowers, sometimes adorned with a pale yellow glow over the petal centers. A lovely way to enliven your beds or borders! Blooming in mid-spring, this pretty member of the Darwin Hybrid Group enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain!

Tulip 'Hakuun' is a charming perennial bulb with broadly lance-shaped green leaves and large, pure white flowers, sometimes adorned with a pale yellow glow over the petal centers. A lovely way to enliven your beds or borders! Blooming in mid-spring, this pretty member of the Darwin Hybrid Group enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain!

  • Growing up to 20 inches tall (50 cm), this tulip creates dazzling harmonies with other mid-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)
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 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