Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Daydream' (Tulipa)

Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Daydream': A Color-Changing Wonder

Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Daydream' is a unique cultivar introduced in 1980 by J.N.M. van Eeden. Its large flowers open a soft apricot-orange and gradually mature to a luminous, clear yellow, creating a two-tone effect on the same plant as new and old flowers mix. The tall, strong stems (20-22 inches) hold the blooms well in late spring.

Dynamic Display

Plant bulbs in autumn in well-drained soil, full sun. The color transition extends the visual interest over several weeks. It is a vigorous perennializer. Use in borders where the changing colors can be appreciated up close. A fascinating example of floral color dynamics in a reliable garden tulip.

Taxonomy

• Family: Liliaceae
• Genus: Tulipa
• Cultivar: 'Daydream'
• Hybridizer: J.N.M. van Eeden, 1980