Description and characteristics of the Apeldoorn tulip variety, planting and growing

The tulip is a popular spring plant, in great demand due to its bright appearance combined with a delicate aroma. Among the wide variety of varieties bred by breeders, Apeldoorn, which belongs to the “Darwin hybrids” and has large dimensions compared to other tulips, is of particular beauty. How to grow such flowers, and what their advantage is over other varieties, we will look into below.

General description and characteristics of the variety

The plant was born thanks to the efforts of the Dutch scientist-breeder Derek Lefebre, after mixing two varieties of tulips - Darwin and Foster. Such varieties received the common name “Darwin hybrids”.

Flowers grown as a result of the experiment have the following characteristics:

• the diameter of the bud is 10 centimeters;
• height – 70 centimeters;
• the bud is large, shaped like a glass;
• blooms in spring - early or mid-May;
• the color is bright red or two-tone, depending on the variety.

Pros and cons of the Apeldoorn tulip

The advantages of the variety, according to gardeners from all over the world, include:

• good immunity;
• fertility of the variety;
• Apeldoorn is not demanding in terms of care;
• moderate frost resistance;
• appearance;
• delicate aroma.

There is only one obvious disadvantage - in sunny weather they open up greatly, which spoils the overall visual impression. Otherwise, the plant is suitable for both beginner gardeners and experienced citizens who have large plots at their disposal. The tulip will fit in everywhere, blending harmoniously into the surrounding landscape.

Popular varieties

The Apeldoorn tulip has varieties, each of which has its own characteristics. Bright hybrids include:

• Golden;
• Elite;
• Beauty of Apeldoorn;
• Blushing.

Let's take a closer look at each of them to understand how they differ from each other.

Golden

Differences in the variety that make it stand out from the rest:

1. Petal coloring.

Golden, with a yellowish tint. They look beautiful in large groups, giving the surrounding area an elegant, festive look.

2. Bud shape.

The bud has harmonious, smooth circles that stand out against the background of other varieties.

Note! The sizes do not differ from other representatives.Golden Apeldoorn does not grow higher than 80 centimeters.

Elite

The variety is loved by florists for the bright, rich color of the petals and large sizes. Each petal has a bright red center, which changes to yellow closer to the edge. When making bouquets, tulips of this particular variety are most often used. The buds are large and beautifully shaped.

Beauty about Apeldoorn

The dark yellow color of the bud towards the center gives way to a rich orange color. The bud shape is usual, resembling a glass, the size is large. The variety is unpretentious and has good disease resistance.

Blushing

It is considered a subspecies of Golden Apeldoorn and differs from it only in the color of the petals, which have a red edge around the edges. The edging is not even, and it seems as if some artist took a red pencil and painted the plant. Flowering occurs in mid-May, early June. The disadvantages include the strong opening of the bud in sunny weather, but some gardeners find this quite attractive.

Landing nuances

Despite the fact that tulips are unpretentious plants, when growing you should adhere to certain rules in order to obtain a stable harvest:

1. Choose the right place to plant.
2. Bulbs intended for sowing should be properly prepared.
3. Know the intricacies of planting bulbs in the ground.

If all the steps are performed correctly, the harvest will not disappoint you, sparkling in the flowerbed with rich, warm tones, giving you and those around you a positive mood.

Selection and preparation of a site

When choosing a site for a flower bed, be guided by the following criteria:

• the place should not be exposed to much wind;
• well lit from all sides;
• the area should not contain uneven areas in which excess moisture will accumulate.

Note! If the soil is too wet, the bulbs will rot and die.

The plant has no special preferences in terms of soil, but, if possible, choose areas with sandy and loamy compositions. They have a loose structure, quickly absorbing moisture.

Preparing bulbs for planting

Prepare the bulbs for planting as follows:

• We separate the daughter shoot from the main, mother bulb;
• we clear it of soil and give it time to dry;
• as soon as the bulb has dried, we send it for 30 days to a place where the temperature does not exceed 20 ^O;
• then lower the storage temperature to 12 ^O. By the time of planting, they will not deteriorate and will produce good offspring.

How to plant an Apeldoorn tulip

For planting, a hole no more than 15 centimeters deep is dug in the ground. The distance between the holes should not be less than 10 centimeters. One onion is lowered into each hole, after which they are covered with a layer of earth and watered.

If the winters in your region of residence are cold, mulch the soil above the flowerbed, providing it with additional protection from frost.

Features of care

The tulip is an unpretentious plant and, apart from abundant watering, does not require anything from the gardener. However, do not overdo it, otherwise the bulbs will rot. Weeding and loosening the soil will be the key to abundant and powerful flowering. There are no special preferences for fertilizers, and a flower bed requires standard procedures that maintain the correct nutritional composition of the soil.

Preparing for winter

The plant tolerates winters well, but it is advisable to cover the young shoots with spruce branches and mulch the soil with peat. This will help the fragile plant survive severe frosts.

Diseases and pests

Among the diseases that tulips are susceptible to are:

• chlorosis - manifests itself due to a lack of boron, zinc or molybdenum;
• lack of magnesium causes leaf tips to dry out;
• when the leaves turn yellow, the plant lacks iron.

Otherwise, the variety is resistant to pests and has strong immunity.