• Darwin hybrid
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • Red
  • Single

Apeldoorn

Perennial darwin hybrid tulip in red, blooming in mid spring. Darwin Hybrid tulip with large single red flowers on tall stems. USDA zones 3–8.

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A Apeldoorn tulip flower up close on the plant
A Apeldoorn tulip flower up close on the plant

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Apeldoorn tulip plants in bloom in a garden
Apeldoorn tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Darwin hybrid Single
Colors
  • Red
Blooms
Mid spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
18–20 in (45–50 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Tulipa hybrid

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Darwin Hybrid tulip sold by garden centers as a tall red tulip for mass plantings and cutting.

Sources

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All photos

  • A Apeldoorn tulip flower up close on the plant
    A Apeldoorn tulip flower up close on the plant
  • Apeldoorn tulip plants in bloom in a garden
    Apeldoorn tulip plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Apeldoorn hardy in my zone?

Apeldoorn survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Apeldoorn need full sun?

Apeldoorn grows in full sun, part sun, or part shade.

When does Apeldoorn bloom?

Apeldoorn blooms in mid spring.

Is Apeldoorn good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Apeldoorn as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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