{"product_id":"tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange-bulbes","title":"Mixed Darwin Hybrid Tulips (Multicolored Tulips) — Bulbs size 11\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌷 Large cup-shaped flowers up to 10 cm • 🎨 Mix of bright colors • 🌿 Sturdy stems 50 to 60 cm tall • 💐 Ideal for bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Bulbs size 11\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarwin hybrid tulips\u003c\/strong\u003e are the tallest garden tulips: on straight stems 50 to 60 cm tall, they produce cup-shaped flowers up to 10 cm across in April and May, in this mix of reds, yellows, pinks, and oranges. This is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection (Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, bred by crossing garden tulips with a botanical tulip from Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis cross gives them sturdy stems that withstand wind and rain, and better year-on-year performance than most tulips. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, these bring the most color to spring, in flower beds and large pots alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDarwin tulips, mixed colors\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — red, yellow, pink, and orange, 50 to 60 cm tall, with large flowers up to 10 cm across in April and May. For a colorful, cheerful flower bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eBlack Triumph Tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single color, almost black purple, 40 to 50 cm tall, blooming in April. For a graphic effect and elegant combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBoth bloom at the same time: a few black tulips among the Darwin mix make all the colors stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips make the biggest impact when planted in tight groups: allow about 30 bulbs per square meter, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or two to three large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a colorful border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a full spring flower bed or tulips to cut throughout April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the lot, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb lot costs about 35% less per bulb than the 30-bulb lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips are planted from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for blooms in April and May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; in partial shade, the stems grow longer and lean toward the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm, tip pointing up; planted deep, the bulb blooms better the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant the bulbs in groups of 7 to 10 rather than in a row: the mix of colors looks more natural and fuller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, autumn and spring rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — at planting, then in pots when the soil is dry on the surface, especially as the buds form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, apply a bulb fertilizer when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut off the flower just below the head as soon as its petals drop, leaving the stem and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the foliage in place to yellow for six weeks; it replenishes the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn pots, bulbs run out of steam more quickly: replant them in the garden after flowering and put new bulbs in the pot in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir bright colors bring flower beds and large pots to life in spring, following on from other bulbs, as suggested by our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for sunny balconies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enjoy flowers from February to May,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e in front of them — its small yellow flowers open the season, then the tulips take over in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend flowering through June,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple globes open just as the tulips fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide the foliage after flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them among clumps of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-graminees-festuca-carex-stipa\"\u003eFestuca, Carex and Stipa grass trio\u003c\/a\u003e — the grasses conceal the yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a patio version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003egreen foliage Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø25 cm — its understated green leaves all the room for the mix's colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant the bulbs almost touching, tip to tip: you'll get a compact bouquet that blooms all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the soil to cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably plant from late October onward. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more susceptible to disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them as buds for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the tulips in the morning, when the bud is colored but still closed. They last a week in a vase and make a lovely gift bouquet, as shown in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a few bulbs each fall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darwin tulips bloom again for several years, but their flowers get smaller over time. A few new bulbs each year will keep your flower bed full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e Darwin Hybrid, mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darwin Hybrid Tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 11\/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 30, 60, or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 to 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, cup-shaped flowers up to 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 15-20 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again for several years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the mix of colors and flowering dates naturally vary from one batch to another and depending on the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57277042753801,"sku":"61755","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57454351974665,"sku":"61753","price":55.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57454352007433,"sku":"61751","price":88.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_fd490dd6-f1ac-40cb-b46d-68ff6a11953a.png?v=1792159740","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/darwin-hybrid-tulip-mix-bulbs","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}