Tulpe 'Apricot Pride' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi

Darwin Tulip 'Apricot Pride' - 25 pieces

CHF 22.80
CHF 22.80
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Tulpe 'Apricot Pride' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Apricot Pride' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Apricot Pride' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi
Darwin Tulip 'Apricot Pride' - 25 pieces

Darwin Tulip 'Apricot Pride' - 25 pieces

Tulip 'Apricot Pride'

CHF 22.80
CHF 22.80
Delivery time 5 to 10 working days
  • Large cups about 10 cm across
  • Pale apricot with peach, cream and rosé
  • Flowers in April, height about 45–55 cm
  • Darwin hybrid: often flowers well for several years
  • Very good cut flower on sturdy stems

'Apricot Pride' is a Darwin hybrid tulip with large, cup-shaped flowers in pale apricot, shot through with peach, cream and soft rosé. The gentle colour goes with almost everything in the spring border. The stems are strong, and as a Darwin hybrid it often returns for several years.

About this variety

Delicate yet robust: 'Apricot Pride' combines a soft pastel colour with the strength of the Darwin hybrids. The flowers are large, about 10 cm across, and have the classic cup shape. Their colour lies between pale apricot, peach and cream, with a warm rosé on the petals.

The variety grows to about 45–55 cm and looks best in larger groups in the bed or along the border. Darker partners such as pink or purple tulips, grape hyacinths and forget-me-nots give it depth. It also looks good next to early perennials such as heuchera or euphorbia. It does just as well in large pots, for instance above a layer of crocuses.

'Apricot Pride' is ideal for the vase: the firm stems carry the large flowers, and the gentle colour suits almost any bouquet. Darwin hybrids are among the most perennial garden tulips and usually flower again for a few years in a sunny, free-draining spot.

Planting

Ideally plant in October or November; planting is possible from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen. The planting depth is 10–15 cm, about three times the height of the bulb, with the tip pointing up. Keep 10–12 cm between bulbs and plant clumps of 10 or more rather than single rows. Tulips do not tolerate waterlogging: lighten heavy soil with sand or fine grit. In large containers plant more closely, almost bulb to bulb.

Care

The bulbs need little care: watering is only necessary in dry spring weeks. Cut off the spent heads so no seed ripens, and wait until the foliage has died back. The bulbs can stay in the ground and, as a Darwin hybrid, often flower reliably for several years; for a dense display you can top up every few years. In gardens with voles a planting basket is worthwhile. In pots, protect the bulbs from standing wet over winter.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Tulip 'Apricot Pride'
  • Genus: Tulips
  • Class: Darwin hybrid tulips
  • Supplied as: Flower bulbs
  • Flower colour: Orange, Pink
  • Flower size: 10 cm
  • Fragrant: No
  • Flowering time: April
  • Flowering season: Spring
  • Foliage colour: Blue-green, Mid-green
  • Height: 50 cm
  • Spread: 15 cm
  • Habit: Upright
  • Position: Sun
  • Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, 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
  • 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

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