Double Tulip 'Akebono' - 15 pieces

CHF 17.90

Double Tulip 'Akebono' - 15 pieces

Name: Double Tulip 'Akebono' - 15 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 17.90 CHF
Availability: OutOfStock

Tulip 'Akebono'

CHF 17.90

Huge double flowers in primrose yellow
Fine red edge on the petals
Green streaks on the outer petals
Flowers in April and May, height 45–55 cm
15 bulbs for beds, pots and vases

'Akebono' comes from Japan and forms particularly large, double flowers in primrose yellow. A fine red edge and green streaks on the outer petals give it refined markings. Robust and sturdy, it is reminiscent of a camellia or peony.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Akebono' are large and lavishly double, with slightly wavy petals. The base colour is a pale primrose yellow. A hairline red edge runs along the margins, and feathery green streaks appear on the outer petals. The name means roughly 'dawn' in Japanese.

At 45–55 cm it belongs in the middle of the border. Against blue grape hyacinths, forget-me-nots or purple tulips the yellow makes a fresh contrast. The fine markings also show up well next to dark foliage such as heuchera. In large containers on the terrace you can admire the flowers up close, ideally above a layer of crocuses in a bulb lasagne.

In the vase the large flowers look like small peonies and last well. Double flowers are barely accessible to bees. 'Akebono' is considered robust; even so, it flowers most abundantly in its first year, and replanting in autumn keeps the display consistent.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to 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 is ideal; lighten heavy soil with sand. Plant more closely in pots.

Care

Water only during dry spells in spring, as this variety needs little water. Cut off spent flowers and leave the foliage until it turns yellow. The bulbs can stay in the ground; for equally lavish flowering, replant or lift them and store them dry. A planting basket keeps voles away. Protect pots from persistent wet in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulip 'Akebono'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Double late tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow
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, 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: Low
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