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Darwin Tulip 'Salmon Impression'

CHF 1.95

Darwin Tulip 'Salmon Impression'

Name: Darwin Tulip 'Salmon Impression'
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 1.95 CHF
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Tulip 'Salmon Impression'

CHF 1.95

Very large goblets of around 12 cm
Salmon pink with a paler edge
Colour moves from apricot to strong pink
Height 50–60 cm, strong stems
Darwin hybrid, often returns for years

'Salmon Impression' is a tall Darwin hybrid tulip with very large, goblet-shaped flowers in salmon pink, paler towards the edge. The flowers last up to three weeks. Strong, reliable and long-lived, it is one of the most popular tulips for border and vase.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Salmon Impression' are huge and a classic goblet shape. Their colour is a warm salmon pink that becomes paler towards the edges. When opening they still show a hint of apricot, and over time the pink becomes stronger. This makes a group look lively, with several shades side by side.

At 50–60 cm tall, it belongs in the middle or at the back of the border, at the woodland edge or in a wildlife garden. The strong stems also withstand wind. Lovely partners are white tulips, blue forget-me-nots and grape hyacinths, or the fresh foliage of hostas. In a large container, it forms the top layer of a bulb lasagne above crocuses.

In the vase the large flowers are an event and last a long time. It is not very attractive to pollinators. As a Darwin hybrid, 'Salmon Impression' is one of the longest-lived garden tulips and often flowers again for many years in a sunny spot.

Planting

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

Care

Water during dry weeks in spring. Pinch off faded flowers and leave the foliage until it turns yellow. The bulbs can stay in the ground and come up again every year. A planting basket protects against voles. Protect large containers from persistent wet in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulip 'Salmon Impression'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Darwin hybrid tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Pink
Flower size: 12 cm
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Foliage colour: Variegated
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