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Darwin Tulip 'Apeldoorn' - 20 pieces

CHF 20.80

Darwin Tulip 'Apeldoorn' - 20 pieces

Name: Darwin Tulip 'Apeldoorn' - 20 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 20.80 CHF
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Tulip 'Apeldoorn'

CHF 20.80

Bright scarlet to cherry red
Dark centre with black stamens
Flowers in April, light to moderate scent
Height 50–60 cm, very strong stems
20 bulbs, especially long-lived

'Apeldoorn' is probably the best-known red garden tulip. This Darwin hybrid carries very large, bright scarlet flowers with a dark centre on tall, strong stems. Weather-resistant and long-lived, it often returns for many years.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Apeldoorn' are large and classically shaped, in a bright red with a cherry tinge. When they open in the sun, they reveal a dark, almost black centre with black stamens, often edged in yellow. This contrast has made the variety so popular for decades.

At 50–60 cm it belongs in the middle or towards the back of the border, at the woodland edge and in wildlife gardens. The very strong stems withstand wind and rain. For a classic spring display, combine it with yellow daffodils or blue grape hyacinths. With white tulips, too, the red looks clear and festive. In a large container it forms the top layer of a bulb lasagne.

It lasts well in the vase and makes a classic red bouquet. It is of little interest to pollinators. As a Darwin hybrid, 'Apeldoorn' is one of the most perennial tulips of all and, in a sunny spot, often flowers again for many years.

Planting

Plant the bulbs between September and December, ideally in October and November. Set them 10–15 cm deep, tip upwards, 10–12 cm apart, in groups of 10 or more. A sunny spot with free-draining soil and no waterlogging is ideal; improve heavy soil with sand. Plant more closely in large containers.

Care

Water in dry spring weeks. Deadhead and leave the foliage until it turns yellow. The bulbs stay in the ground; a dose of bulb fertiliser in autumn and after flowering helps them return. A planting basket protects against voles. Protect pots from persistent wet in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulip 'Apeldoorn'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Darwin hybrid tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Red, Yellow, Black
Flower size: 7 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 55 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 4–6 inches
Spacing: 4–5 in
Number per m²: 80
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–8
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Suitable for sufficiently deep pots. Avoid waterlogging and let the foliage die back completely after flowering.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Partly suitable
Naturalising note: Can return for several years. Spreading on its own is not guaranteed for this variety, however.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
Deer and rodent resistant: No
Edible: Not edible
Toxicity: Harmful if eaten; contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when planting.
RHS hardiness: H6