Tulip Akebono ® Bulb
Delivery: From end August
Tulipa Akebono sports opulent yellow flowers adorned with peach tones and apple green streaks, elegantly held at the top of sturdy tall stems above broad lance-shaped leaves.
Named after the Japanese sumo wrestler Akebono Tarō, this late-flowering variety is a fantastic way to extend the spring season. Particularly vibrant planted in bold groups, tulip Akebono also mixes well with a wide range of bulbs and plants in sunny beds, borders and containers. Did you know? Akebono means "dawn" in Japanese.
Quintessential symbols of spring renowned for their excellent vase life, tulips will be sure to brighten up any corner of the home with their long-lasting blooms.
Colour | Green, Salmon, Yellow |
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Delivery | From end August |
Garden Position | Sun |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Height (Mature plant) | 50 cm |
Month of Blooming | April (Late), May (Early) |
Planting Depth | 15cm |
Planting Time | Autumn, Winter |
Planting density (per m2) | 60-75 |
Planting position | Front, Middle, Containers |
Scented | No |
Size | 11 - 12cm Bulb |
Special Features | Good for Cut Flowers |
Suitable for Pots | Yes |
Type of Soil | Fertile, Well Drained |