Tulipa World's Favourite - Darwin hybrid Tulip

The Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'World's Favourite' is a variety with large intensely bicoloured cup-shaped flowers, in scarlet red edged with golden yellow. Belonging to the line of remarkable Darwin hybrids, this vigorous tulip offers flowers with strong stems, resistant to bad weather, which bloom in the heart of spring. It is sculptural in borders and an exceptional cut flower.

The Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'World's Favourite' belongs to the lily family. Of horticultural origin, registered in 1998 in the Netherlands, it is currently classified in Division 4. The main characteristics of Darwin hybrid tulips are large, oval single flowers appearing in the middle of the season, carried by long stems resistant to bad weather. Tulips in this group are the most cultivated for the cut flower trade. 'World's Favourite' is a tall variety; it will reach a height of 55 to 60 cm when in bloom, and its fully open corollas measure 12 to 15 cm in diameter. Perched on strong stems, well above the broadly lanceolate leaves, the large cups are initially elongated and elegant before opening widely. Their colour is enhanced by the thick texture of the petals. Flowering takes place in the middle of the tulip season, and each flower lives for several days before fading.

The 'Woeld's Favourite' tulip stands out in large borders and bouquets. Its shades harmonise with tulips in bright yellow or orange to create a dynamic ensemble. It accompanies the flowering of spring bulbs such as daffodils, jonquils, hyacinths, or is associated with lady's mantle, Corsican hellebores, and spurges whose tangy shades form a lively mix with the tulip's fiery colour. In borders, rockeries, and flower beds, or pots and containers, its tall stature and delicate colour add a touch of elegance and refinement to compositions. To prolong its vase life, use a small amount of water, just enough to cover the bottom, and if the tulips open too quickly, add two to three ice cubes to the vase each day.