Tulipa Golden Apeldoorn - Darwin hybrid Tulip

The Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Golden Apeldoorn'' is a universally appreciated tulip, a great classic planted in gardens all over the world where it always catches the eye. Its large egg-shaped, very durable flowers, are pure yellow, washed with silvery highlights and simply radiant. 'Golden Apeldoorn' is a particularly reliable and vigorous variety, which naturalises very well in the garden and blooms each year on long, weather-resistant stems. It flowers in the heart of spring, under the April sun. Sculptural and luminous in a monochrome bed, it is also an exceptional flower for bouquets.

The 'Golden Apeldoorn' Darwin Hybrid Tulip belongs to the lily family. Of horticultural origin, obtained in 1960 in the Netherlands, this cultivar descendant of the exceptional 'Apeldoorn' remains popular with amateurs and professionals. It is currently classified in Division 4, whose main characteristics are large single ovoid-shaped flowers, in the middle of the season, on long weather-resistant stems. Tulips in this group are the most cultivated for the cut flower trade. 'Golden Apeldoorn' is immense; it will reach 55 to 65 cm (22 to 26in) high when in bloom, and its fully open corollas will measure 15 cm (6in) in diameter. Perched on sturdy stems, well above the broadly lanceolate leaves, the large cups are initially elongated, elegant, then slightly open. The base of the flower is barely shaded with green, sometimes red, while its throat is more golden and its small heart is spotted with black. The yellow colour, illuminated by a slightly lighter shoulder, is enhanced by the thick and silky texture of the petals. It flowers in April-May, and each flower lives for several days before wilting. This variety naturalises very easily in the garden, in fertile and well-drained soil.

The radiant 'Golden Apeldoorn' Tulip finds its place at the back of large, rather monochrome beds or with white or red varieties, and of course in bouquets. Pair it with daffodils, jonquils, hyacinths, or even alchemillas, Corsican hellebores, and euphorbias, to create interesting displays. It can also be planted in borders, rockeries, flower beds, pots and containers. This tulip will be beautiful on balconies and terraces. It goes well with tall perennials. Put very little water in your vase, a covering at the bottom is enough! if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase every day.