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Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Apeldoorn': Classic Red Tulip for Perennializing

Overview

Tulipa 'Apeldoorn' is a renowned Darwin hybrid tulip with large, classic red flowers on strong stems. Introduced in 1951 by D.W. Lefeber & Co., it is known for its ability to perennialize better than many tulips.

Taxonomy

Family:	Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Cultivar:	Apeldoorn
Hybridized by:	D.W. Lefeber & Co
Registered:	1951

Garden Value

Plant deep (8 inches) in well-drained soil for best perennial return. Full sun.

Bulbs: Siam Tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia): The Tropical Ginger with Tulip-Like Blooms; Species Tulip (Tulipa turkestanica): Multi-Flowered Wild Tulip; Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Pink Impression' (Tulipa); Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Olympic Flame' (Tulipa); Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Gudoshnik' (Tulipa); Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Daydream' (Tulipa); Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Golden Apeldoorn' (Tulipa); Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Oxford Elite' (Tulipa): Classic Red Perennial; Lady Tulip (Tulipa clusiana): Elegant Red and White Species Tulip; Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'American Dream': Bold Rose-Pink with Golden Highlights

Garden Articles

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Triumph Tulip 'Calgary' (Tulipa)

Species Tulip 'Unicum': Variegated Foliage and Red Flowers

Fosteriana Tulip 'Sweetheart': Soft Yellow with White Base

Plants

Triumph Tulip 'Apricot Beauty' (Tulipa)

LA Hybrid Lily 'Fangio' (Lilium): Deep Red with Yellow Center

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Species Tulip 'Lilac Wonder' (Tulipa bakeri): Lilac-Pink Blooms for Rock Gardens

Parrot Tulip 'Estella Rijnveld': Flamboyant Red and White Fringed Petals

Fringed Tulip 'Cummins': Elegant White with Pink Fringes

Triumph Tulip 'Shirley': Ivory-White Blooms with a Purple Edge