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Darwin Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk' - 20 pieces

CHF 20.45

Darwin Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk' - 20 pieces

Name: Darwin Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk' - 20 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 20.45 CHF
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Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk'

CHF 20.45

Very large flowers around 10 cm
Coral pink with apricot and rosé tones
Slightly pointed petals
Flowers April to May, 45–55 cm tall
Darwin hybrid: weather-resistant and long-lived

'Mystic van Eijk' bears very large flowers in a soft coral pink, flushed with apricot and deeper rosé. Depending on the flower, the pink looks lighter or deeper. This Darwin hybrid stands firm in the wind, lasts well and returns for several years.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Mystic van Eijk' are large and classically shaped, with slightly pointed petals. Their colour is a gentle coral pink overlaid with apricot and deeper pink. Because individual flowers turn out lighter or darker, a group has a lively shimmer.

At 45–55 cm tall, the variety is ideal for large groups in beds, borders, at woodland edges or in natural-style plantings. Deep jewel tones such as dark purple tulips make a lovely contrast. Blue grape hyacinths or forget-me-nots fit underneath. In large pots you can layer it with crocuses and grape hyacinths in a bulb lasagne. On its own in a large pot by the entrance it also looks good. Its soft shade goes with almost any spring colour.

The flower lasts a long time in the vase and goes beautifully with lilac or apple-blossom branches. It holds little appeal for bees. As a Darwin hybrid, 'Mystic van Eijk' returns reliably for several years in a sunny, free-draining spot. For this, let the foliage die back completely after flowering.

Planting

Plant in October or November, when the soil has cooled; September to December works as long as the ground is open. Set the bulbs 10–15 cm deep, tip upwards, 10–12 cm apart. The play of colour comes into its own in groups of 10 or more. Choose a sunny spot with free-draining soil; improve heavy soil with sand or grit. Plant more densely in pots.

Care

Water during dry spells in spring. Snip off faded flowers and leave the foliage until it turns yellow so the bulb can build up strength. The bulbs can stay in the ground permanently. A planting basket protects against voles. Protect pots from constant wet in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Darwin hybrid tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Pink
Flower size: 10 cm
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 50 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.
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