Tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite' (Tulipa 'Apeldoorn's Elite')

Tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite'

Tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite' boasts a striking display with its large, cup-shaped flowers that feature a brilliant blend of red and yellow hues. Blooming in mid-spring, this sturdy perennial thrives in well-drained soil under full to partial sun, with its vibrant petals standing tall on robust stems. A classic among tulips, tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite' adds a splash of warm, inviting color to any garden setting.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

50 cm

Plant Height

15 cm

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Tulips require minimal watering; one soak after planting is usually enough. During flowering, maintain moisture levels in the soil, especially in pots, avoiding overwatering. Garden tulips generally thrive on rainwater, needing extra hydration only in extremely dry conditions.

Fertilize: Tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite' is typically treated as annuals, discarded after blooming. If soil quality is poor, incorporate balanced fertilizer or bone meal during planting. No additional fertilization is necessary post-blooming.

Pruning: Tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite' features vibrant blooms and robust stems. Prune dead foliage in early spring and remove spent flowers to enhance growth and blooming. Regular pruning with sanitized tools promotes vigor and larger flowers, ensuring optimal health and blooming potential.

Propagation: Small bulbs can be harvested from tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite' and planted in prepared soil, spaced three times their diameter. Cover with 3 cm of soil and keep moist in a shady location. After a year, multiple bulbs can be planted together with fertilizer, maturing for flowering in 2-3 years.

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