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Tulipa Darwin hybrid Orange Lion - Darwin hybrid Tulip

Tulipa Darwin hybride Orange Lion
Darwin Hybrid Tulip

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The large flowers of this tulip have a very bright colour, ranging from yellow to orange. The perfectly shaped flower bud opens slightly at ripeness, carried by a sturdy stem, resistant to inclement weather. Planted in groups, it forms a magnificent spectacle in mid-season, against a backdrop of slightly glaucous green foliage. Pleasantly scented, it is not only a superb variety in the garden, but also highly appreciated in bouquets indoors.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
55 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

The 'Orange Lion' hybrid Darwin Tulip provides a spectacle in the garden in the middle of spring, with its large flowers of a joyful orange-yellow. Of medium size, its foliage, barely tinged with blue-grey, highlights the warm colours of the flower. Perfect in the garden where it will brighten up a bed, this fragrant variety will also find its place inside the house in the form of superb bouquets. Hardy, resistant to bad weather, it prefers to grow in well-drained soil in the sun.

The 'Orange Lion' hybrid tulip belongs to the Liliaceae family, which used to be rich in genera that have now been reclassified into other families. Today, there are just over 400 species divided into about ten genera, the most well-known outside the large group of tulips being the lily and the fritillary. While a few varieties of botanical tulips can be found in commerce, the majority are horticultural varieties, like 'Orange Lion'. There are 15 divisions of tulips, with the 4th being the group of Darwin hybrids, characterised by large single flowers that appear in the middle of the season, carried by long, weather-resistant stems.

'Orange Lion' will reach a height of 55 to 60 cm (22 to 24in) when in bloom, in April-May. The flowers have a pyramidal to ovoid shape, with a broad base and a narrower top, before the petals slightly open at maturity, giving it a more rectangular appearance with rounded angles. Their colour fluctuates from yellow to orange, sometimes separate, sometimes fused, creating a very dynamic visual. The broadly lanceolate foliage has a beautiful glaucous green appearance, forming a perfect setting for the prominently dominant flowers. These are pleasantly fragrant, making them good candidates for bouquets. In fact, tulips from this group are the most cultivated for the cut flower trade. This tulip will be perfect when planted in mass, in the sun or possibly in partial shade, and will brighten up spring with its vibrant flowers.

The 'Orange Lion' Tulip finds its place in large beds, and of course in bouquets, associated with early peonies or lilacs. You can also grow it in a container, mixed with other varieties of tulips, preferably early ones like 'Christmas Dream' to extend the flowering season. In the garden, plant it in groups in a diverse bed mixing bulbs, perennials, and bushes. The Irises with their varied colours and dimensions will be good companions that can prolong the floral spectacle by choosing late varieties. The Narcissus will also be interesting with their predominantly white and yellow colours that coordinate well with 'Orange Lion'. The Oenothera fruticosa Sonnenwende with its abundance of yellow flowers throughout the summer is also highly recommended. And in the background, plant some reliable shrubs like the Philadelphus coronarius, whose simple white flowers release an unforgettable fragrance in spring, or one of the many Weigelas, so easy to grow and always generous in flowering.

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Tulipa Darwin hybrid Orange Lion - Darwin hybrid Tulip (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 55 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Species

Darwin hybride

Cultivar

Orange Lion

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Darwin Hybrid Tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference19572

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 15 cm (6in), spacing them 10 cm (4in) apart. The planting should be done in regular soil, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, loose, well worked, and well-drained. Never add undecomposed manure or compost to the planting soil, as it could cause the bulbs to rot. The 'Orange Lion' tulip will grow well in moist to dry soil in summer. Plant it in a sunny or partially shaded location. Once the flowering is over, it is preferable 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, rich soil

Care

Pruning instructions Once the flowering is finished, it is preferable to remove the fruits in order to not exhaust 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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