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Darwin Hybrid Tulip Apeldoorn
Darwin Hybrid Tulip Apeldoorn
Beloved classic offers brilliant red color, large flowers and sturdy stems—all on reliably perennial plants! Darwin Hybrid Tulip Apeldoorn was developed as a result of crossing the Single Late (Darwin and Cottage) Tulips with the Early Fosteriana Tulips. Truly exceptional, they are among the most weather resistant of all garden tulips with large, 5" flowerheads on strong, 22-24" stems. These statuesque beauties have exceptional perennial qualities and will produce many lovely giant flowers year after year with proper care. We recommend fertilization twice a year with our 100% Natural Bulb Food to improve their perennial nature.
- Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Mature Height 22 - 24 inches
- Bloom Time Mid spring (April)
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship As12+ CM Bulb
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Botanical Name: Tulipa darwinhybrid 'Apeldoorn'
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Botanical Name:
Tulipa darwinhybrid 'Apeldoorn' -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
12+ CM -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers
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Flower Color:
Red -
Flower Form:
5" Upright egg-shape -
Foliage Type:
Gray-green, linear or broadly ovate. -
Mature Spread:
3 - 6 inches -
Spacing:
3 - 6 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
6" deep and 3-6" apart. -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Only dead heading. It is important to let the foliage mature and die down naturally, do not cut back. Next year's bloom is being developed
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
6" deepWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwaterFertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Fall 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Dormant Bulbs and Perennials Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6B 9/1/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025 7A - 11B 9/22/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025
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Reviewed by 10 customers
Stunning, but not reliably perennial
I loved these tulips so much last spring that I planted additional clusters of them last fall. The newly planted Apeldoorns (paired with White Cloud) all bloomed beautifully with long-lasting flowers; however, the bulbs from the previous year produced only scraggly foliage with no flowers. These are lovely tulips, but sadly I have not found them to be reliably perennial despite being Darwins.
Stunning!
Verified Buyer
Planted with Golden Apeldoorn. So stunning! This will be my go-to combination from now on!
Beautiful bright red flowers with 100% bloom rate
Gorgeous, brilliant red blooms on strong stems. The bulbs looked large and healthy and all 25 bloomed, though didn't last quite as long as the White Clouds I co-planted them with.
Truly perennial tulip - exceptional
The red Apeldoorn variety comes back reliably for me each spring (Golden Apeldoorn did not). Blooms simultaneously with Quail daffodils. 5 years ago & still blooming strong! 👏
Great addition to my garden
Verified Buyer
They were beutiful!
Cant be more beautiful!
Verified Buyer
Absolutely breathtaking color ! I am so happy I ordered these
Beautiful Abundance Even in Michigan Clay Soil
Verified Buyer
Love the end result. Hate drilling 600 holes by hand.
Red colored tulips provide the right pop in the garden
Verified Buyer
Bright red mid season tulips to give spring a jump start!
It's in the detail
Verified Buyer
Bulbs arrived and seem to be exceptional quality. Can't wait to see them in bloom.
Gorgeous
Beautiful tulip... definitely one of the best I e seen but they're not red like the picture
Questions & Answers
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In central Alabama, which RED tulip likely blooms simultaneously with Ice Follies daffodils?
- Asked by Linda
- Verified Reply - AngelaIce Follies typically bloom early in the spring. Fosteriana Tulip Red Emperor is the earliest red Tulip we offer. Blooming times can vary widely based on your conditions in your specific area. You might check with a local garden club for local expertise.Was this answer helpful to you
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1. Do any of the tulip bulbs you sell come pre-chilled? I've successfully grown Darwin hybrids here in Southern California by chilling in fridge until December. But I could get them in the ground sooner if they come pre-chilled. 2. These are listed as going only up to Zone 8, so will there be a problem with you sending them to me in Zone 10A? I know they need special care to grow here.
- Asked by Nancy S
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe don't offer pre-chilled bulbs. It's great that you are having success and we will absolutely ship you the bulbs. I am not sure you want to get the tulip bulbs in the ground sooner as your soil temperatures may be too warm before December. That could negate all of your chilling efforts.Was this answer helpful to you
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In the description of the Apeldoorn Darwin Hybrid Tulips, it is recommended to fertilize them twice a year. Please tell me when the proper time to fertilize them should be. Thank you.
- Asked by Caz
- Verified Reply - ViciTo produce the maximum number of top-quality spring flowers, tulips and daffodils require care first in fall, at planting time, and then again in spring. At both of these times, gardeners can enrich the soil by adding a couple of inches of organic compost as well as fertilizer. Apply to the soil in the fall and In spring, when new green shoots appear. Gardeners should also remember to let leaves and stems remain attached to bulbs this spring until they have lost their green color.Was this answer helpful to you
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I was given apeldoorn bulbs for Christmas. I live in gardening zone 7B…can I plant them now or do I have to wait for fall?
- Asked by Rachel
- Verified Reply - AngelaPlease plant your Darwin Apeldoorn Tulips now. You can plant them in pots if the ground is frozen.Was this answer helpful to you
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How many bulbs come in 1 pkg ? Thank You
- Asked by Joyce
- Verified Reply - AngelaThere are two Darwin Hybrid Tulip Apeldoorn offers. Item 88214 includes 25 12+ cm bulbs. Item 87845 includes 100 11-12 cm bulbs.Was this answer helpful to you
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Do "Darwin Hybrid Tulip Apeldoorn" produce pollen for pollinators?
- Asked by Tim
- Verified Reply - AngelaApeldorn Tulips are not the best producers of pollen and nectar. Species tulips are better for the pollinators. Was this answer helpful to you
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I am confused by the picture with the yellow tulip in it, as the description suggests all will be red. Is that the case?
- Asked by Marie
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Darwin Hybrid Tulip Apeldoorn is red. We show multiple photos of the red tulips in garden plantings that may show additional flowers. We are sorry for any confusion. There is also a yellow or Golden Apeldoorn Tulip if you like the color combination. https://www.dutchbulbs.com/product/_Golden_Apeldoorn_Darwin_Hybrid_TulipWas this answer helpful to you
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I need late spring Dawrin tulips for Minnesota could you please suggest correct flower looking for red and yellow
- Asked by john
- Verified Reply - ViciI would recommend the red and yellow Darwin Apeldoorn tulips. The are recommended for zones 3 - 8 and bloom in mid to late spring.Was this answer helpful to you
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