Description of the Double of Beauty Apeldoorn tulip variety, planting and care

Tulips are one of the first to bloom in early spring. The Double of Beauty Apeldoorn tulip belongs to the terry variety. It is easy to grow and grows quickly once planted.

Description and characteristics of the tulip Double of Beauty Apeldoorn

The variety of tulips belongs to terry. The inflorescence is formed by several petals. The diameter of the inflorescence is 10-15 cm. The petals are a rich yellow-orange hue.The shape of the inflorescence resembles a glass. The height of the stem is from 40 to 60 cm. The leaves are of a rich green hue, characteristic of tulips.

The Double of Beauty Apeldoorn variety resembles a peony in appearance, which is why this hybrid is called peony-like. This variety differs from other varieties of tulips in its later flowering time and the large size of the entire flower.

History of variety development

The Double of Beauty Apeldoorn tulip variety was bred by Dutch breeder Derek Lefeber in 1951. This hybrid is planted near monuments and landmarks.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The advantages of this variety include:

• Unpretentiousness in planting and care.
• The shape of the inflorescences and the shade of the petals.
• Looks beautiful in a flower bed and in landscape design.
• Suitable for making bouquets.
• Inflorescence diameter.

Among the disadvantages, it should be noted that double varieties often break due to the weight of the flowers, especially in the wind or during heavy rain.

Features of growing a flower

The Double of Beauty Apeldoorn variety is unpretentious. It is easy to grow; the planting process does not require special knowledge or skills. The main thing is to follow the rules of agricultural technology.

Selection and preparation of a landing site

The stems of terry varieties often break due to strong winds or rain, so for planting you should choose places protected from drafts. It is also undesirable to plant flowers in the shade. Preference should be given to open sunny areas. One more point - it is not recommended to plant tulips in lowlands. Stagnation of water in spring and autumn leads to the fact that plants begin to suffer from fungal diseases.

Flowers prefer to grow in loose and well-drained soil. Although the culture is unpretentious and can grow on any type of soil. Soil type - sandy loam or loamy, acidity neutral or slightly acidic. If the soil is heavy with a high level of acidity, it must be deoxidized before planting. A mixture of sand and peat is added to the soil.

Preparing the bulbs

Before planting the bulbs in the soil, they are carefully inspected so as not to plant diseased specimens. The seeds are cleared of the outer husk. This allows you to get rid of infections that are not always noticeable at first glance, and allows the bulbs to more actively absorb nutrients from the soil. Before planting in the ground, the bulbs are sprinkled with wood ash and sand.

Landing technology

Tulips of all varieties are planted using the same technology. The most favorable period for planting is in the fall from mid-September to mid-October.

The process of planting bulbs in a flower bed:

• Dig up the soil and mix the soil with mineral fertilizers.
• Dig holes or grooves 3-4 cm deep.
• Plant the bulbs in them and cover them with soil.
• It is not advisable to water the holes immediately after planting; irrigation is carried out after 3-4 days.

Before the onset of cold weather, beds with tulips are covered with spruce branches; this is primarily necessary for the northern regions.

Rules for caring for a tulip

Another important point is plant care. Tulip is an unpretentious crop, but this does not mean that it does not require attention. Minimal care for the crop includes watering, fertilizing the soil and preparing the tubers for winter. Prevention of diseases and pests is also important.

Watering

Water the tulips several times a week; during the period of active growth and swelling of the buds, the irrigation is increased. It is recommended to water only with warm water. In hot weather, the amount of humidification and the volume of infused water should be increased. Tulips are heat-loving crops, so they require large amounts of water. Water the flower beds in the evening, after sunset.

Fertilizers

Fertilizers are applied for the first time when the snow just begins to melt. Fertilizers are simply scattered over the melting snow. During the growth period of tulips, phosphorus and nitrogen are used. During flowering, tulips need a large amount of phosphorus and potassium; nitrogen is no longer added to the soil.

Organic fertilizers are also used for fertilizing, for example, urea, decoctions of weeds, and wood ash.

Wintering

After flowering, the crop must be dug up. This is necessary so that the plant does not degenerate and the bulbs do not go deep into the soil. The bulbs are dug up some time after flowering, when the leafy part has dried out by about 2/3. Then the bulbs are dried, the dry husks are removed and the children are separated from the mother bulb. After which the tubers are laid out on the floor and allowed to dry for several days.

The dried bulbs are placed in wooden boxes and left there until autumn. And in the fall they are planted again in the soil. In winter, flower beds are covered with spruce branches or sawdust to prevent the bulbs from freezing.

Diseases and pests

To prevent the appearance of diseases and pests, tulip beds are regularly cleared of weeds and the soil is weeded. Organic and mineral fertilizers must be added to the soil. Once every 4 years, tulips should be transplanted to a new location. They are planted in an old flowerbed no earlier than after 2 years.

Plants are often affected by the following pests and diseases:

• gray rot;
• white rot;
• fusarium;
• typhullosis;
• onion root mite;
• onion hoverfly;
• mole cricket;
• wireworm;
• purple owl.

Most problems with cultivation can be avoided if you follow the rules of agricultural technology. If diseases appear, the soil must be disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate to avoid re-infection.