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Tulipa Darwin hybrid Apeldoorn

Tulipa Darwin hybride Apeldoorn
Tulip 'Apeldoorn'

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Hello, Many tulips have bloomed close to the ground and are impossible to cut for a bouquet. The flowers are not big for large sizes.

Christine G., 07/04/2018

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A universally appreciated tulip, which catches the eye with its large cherry-red flowers with a yellow base, edged with fiery red. The flowers reveal a black-centred, yellow-edged fiery red interior with black stamens. 'Apeldoorn' is a particularly reliable and vigorous variety, with long and sturdy stems that withstand inclement weather. It blooms from mid to late spring. Sculptural and radiant in flower beds, it is exceptional in bouquets.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time September to December
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Description

Tulipa 'Apeldoorn' is a universally appreciated tulip, planted in gardens worldwide where it always catches the eye. Its large, egg-shaped flowers are cherry-red with a yellow base and edged with fiery red. The rapidly unfolding interior of the durable flower is also fiery red, around a black heart edged with yellow, adorned with black stamens. 'Apeldoorn' is a particularly reliable and vigorous variety, which naturalises very well in the garden and blooms again every year on long, weather-resistant stems. It flowers from mid to late spring. Sculptural and radiant in a monochrome mass, it is also an exceptional flower for bouquets. 

 

Tulipa 'Apeldoorn' belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it was obtained in 1951 in the Netherlands. This exceptional cultivar withstands everything without ever tiring amateurs and professionals. It is currently classified in Division 4, whose main characteristics are large single flowers of ovoid shape, appearing in the middle of the season, carried by long weather-resistant stems. Darwin hybrid tulips are the most cultivated type for the cut flower trade. 'Apeldoorn' is huge. It will reach a height of 55 to 65cm (22 to 26in) in bloom, and its fully open corollas will measure 15cm (6in) in diameter. The flowers bloom at the top of sturdy stems, well above the broadly lanceolate leaves. The large cups are initially elongated. Their vibrant colour consists of an incandescent blend of cherry-red, scarlet-red, and golden yellow at the base of the petals. The base of the flower is shaded green, while its small heart is speckled with black. The colour is enhanced by the thick texture of the petals. Flowering takes place in May-June, and each elegant flower lives for several days before wilting. This variety naturalises very easily in the garden, in fertile and well-drained soil.

 

Tulipa 'Apeldoorn' looks wonderful at the back of large, rather monochrome flower beds, or with yellow or purple varieties. Pair it with daffodils, jonquils, hyacinths, alchemilla, Corsican hellebores, and euphorbias for stunning scenes. It can be planted in borders, rockeries, flower beds, pots, and containers. This tulip beautifully enhances balconies and patios. It pairs perfectly with tall perennials. It also looks incredible in bouquets. Only use a little water in a vase. If your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase each day.

 

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Tulipa Darwin hybrid Apeldoorn (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 7 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Species

Darwin hybride

Cultivar

Apeldoorn

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Tulip 'Apeldoorn'

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference824971

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Planting and care

Plant the 'Apeldoorn' tulip bulbs in autumn, from September to December. Choose a sunny or a partially shaded area. Plant in ordinary, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, loose, well-worked, and well-draining soil. Never add poorly decomposed manure or compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. The tulips will grow well in moist to dry soil in summer. After flowering, it is wise to remove the fruits to avoid exhausting the plant.

 

Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time September to December
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 50 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained, loose, fertile

Care

Pruning instructions Once the flowering is complete, it is wise to remove the fruits to avoid exhausting the plant. Remove the foliage once it is dry.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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