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Kapiteyn 10 Apeldoorn’s Elite Darwin Hybrid Tulip Spring Flowering Bulbs

£299 £599
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Kapiteyn 10 Apeldoorn’s Elite Darwin Hybrid Tulip Spring Flowering Bulbs – Bold, Tall Tulips for Striking Spring Displays

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Kapiteyn Apeldoorn’s Elite Darwin Hybrid Tulip Bulbs produce tall, vibrant spring blooms with fiery red and golden hues. These easy-to-grow tulips are ideal for adding height and colour to garden borders or floral arrangements.

3. Key Features:

  • Pack of 10 premium Apeldoorn’s Elite Darwin Hybrid tulip bulbs

  • Striking red petals with yellow edges – bold, flame-like colouring

  • Tall-growing variety reaching up to 55 cm – excellent for borders or cutting

  • Hardy and dependable – perfect for UK spring gardens

  • Long-lasting blooms from April to May

  • Suitable for beds, borders, containers, or mass planting

4. Detailed Description:
Bring bold elegance to your garden with the Kapiteyn 10 Apeldoorn’s Elite Darwin Hybrid Tulip Bulbs. A standout variety in the Darwin Hybrid family, Apeldoorn’s Elite showcases brilliant red blooms edged with golden-yellow highlights – a colour contrast that commands attention in any spring display. Known for their large, classic tulip shape and sturdy stems, these blooms are as durable as they are beautiful, standing up well to wind and rain.

Reaching up to 55 cm in height, they make an excellent choice for the back of borders, large pots, or as a feature in cut flower arrangements. These tulips thrive in sunny or partially shaded spots and are remarkably easy to grow – making them a reliable choice for gardeners of all levels. Brought to you by trusted Dutch grower Kapiteyn, they combine beauty, performance, and garden impact in one superb spring-flowering bulb.

5. Specifications:

  • Product Name: Kapiteyn Apeldoorn’s Elite Darwin Hybrid Tulip Bulbs

  • Brand: Kapiteyn

  • Pack Size: 10 bulbs

  • Flowering Time: April – May

  • Planting Time: September – December

  • Planting Depth: 10 cm (4")

  • Planting Distance: 10 cm (4")

  • Height at Maturity: 55 cm (22")

  • Position: Full sun or partial shade

  • EAN: 8711805010225

  • Item Number: 158

6. Care or Usage Tips:

  • Store bulbs in a cool, dry place until planting

  • Choose a well-drained spot in sun or partial shade

  • Water well after planting and during dry spells in spring

  • Deadhead after blooming, but allow foliage to die back naturally

  • Ideal for planting in groups for maximum colour impact

7. Call to Action:
Transform your spring garden with the vibrant elegance of Kapiteyn’s Apeldoorn’s Elite Tulip Bulbs – a perfect choice for dramatic borders, floral arrangements, or thoughtful seasonal gifts. Plant this autumn for stunning results next spring.

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Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

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