Apeldoorn's Elite
Tulip Bulb
Bold multicolor blooms on long stems.
About Darwin Hybrid Tulips:
• The workhorses of tulips
• Earlier to flower than Single Late Tulips
• Prized for their large, glowing blooms and long, strong stems
• Generally flower midspring
• Bloom early May in our outdoor trials
• Naturalize/perennialize better than other tulip types, persisting in the garden for multiple years when cared for properly
• Grow best in Zones 3-7
Ht. 18-22".
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Flower bulbs ship September through November.LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade. Full sun is ideal, but tulips will tolerate part shade, especially during hot weather. Tulips require at least 5–6 hours of sun per day at the time of bloom.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies by variety.
PLANT SPACING: Tulips for annual cut-flower production: Space bulbs ¼–½" apart, like eggs in an egg carton (as close together as possible without allowing the bulbs to touch each other). Tulips in landscape beds or garden beds: Space bulbs 1–6" apart.
HARDINESS ZONES: With some exceptions, many of the hybrid tulips do not naturalize for dependable blooms year after year. Therefore, cut-flower growers often treat tulips as annuals. Refer to individual product descriptions for more information. Parrot tulips grow best in zones 4–7. Double Late, Single Late and Darwin Hybrid tulips grow in zones 3–7. Darwin Hybrid tulips are known to perennialize /naturalize depending on care and location. If perennial production is desired, remove spent blooms, leaving stem and foliage intact until they naturally die back, turning yellow or brown.
STEM LENGTH: Varies by variety.
VASE LIFE: Approximately 10 days. Note that tulips "walk" in the vase; the stem continues to grow in the vase and bend toward the light, causing the flower to move over time.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: Optimal cut-flower storage temperature is 32–35°F (0–2°C).
HARVEST: When the flowers show color, but before they begin to open. For optimal stem length, harvest by reaching to the base of the stem and gently pulling straight up. This method will add 3–6" of stem length, compared to cutting the stems at the soil line. For longer term holding/storage: Tulip flowers can be harvested with the bulb on the stem by lifting the bulbs with a garden fork and pulling up. Harvesting with the bulb in place (attached to the stem) provides a food source for the tulip during long-term storage. Stand tulips upright or bunch and wrap stems in paper to keep the stems straight in storage. For the home garden, if treating as a garden perennial: Avoid taking leaves when harvesting flowers, they are needed to manufacture energy for next year's blooms.
Deadhead any blooms you do not harvest. Wait until the plant leaves have turned brown before mowing over. Store stems in plain, clean water.
SOIL: Tulip bulbs require a well-drained soil with pH 6.0–7.0. Amend the soil according to soil test results and as necessary to adjust the pH and optimize drainage. Planting in raised beds or the addition of compost can improve drainage. Avoid excess nitrogen and fresh manure.
NOTES:
Bulb size: Bulbs are sized at 12+cm. The circumference of the bulb at center is 12 centimeters or larger. This is "Top Size" and the standard for cut-flower and garden tulips. Inspecting your Bulbs: The exterior of the bulbs may have a small amount of blue mold (Penicillium) present. This is typical and rarely a concern to the health of the bulb or your soil. Bulbs may have small scuffs or scars from the harvest process, and outer skin of the bulb may not be fully intact. This is also common and will not affect the productivity of the bulbs.
PESTS AND DISEASES
Botrytis blight (Botrytis tulipae; also known as tulip fire) is a fungal disease that causes soft brown spots on leaves, stems, and flowers. It can progress rapidly and kill large numbers of plants. Reduce the risk of Botrytis blight by planting in well-drained soil and avoiding overcrowding plants. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can weaken plants, and be sure to clean crop debris from the field/garden each year. Destroy infected plants and rotate out of infected soil for at least 2 years. Aphids can attack plants and spread virus. Control with a horticultural soap, or, if growing in a greenhouse, the parasitoid wasp Aphidius is an alternative option.
Scientific Name:
Tulipa spp.
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Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Tulipa
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Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. -
Mid Spring
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Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature). -
Perennial
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Product Features
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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