Single Tulip 'Apeldoorn Elite'

Overview

Single Tulip 'Apeldoorn Elite': The Fiery Showstopper

Ignite your spring borders with the spectacular colours of Tulip 'Apeldoorn Elite'. A stunning sport of the world-famous 'Apeldoorn', this Darwin Hybrid variety retains all the strength and vigour of its parent but adds a dramatic splash of artistic flair. The massive, egg-shaped blooms feature lustrous cherry-red petals that are broadly edged and feathered with glowing golden-yellow. As the flower matures and opens in the sun, these colours blend and bleed into one another, creating a vibrant, fiery display that looks almost illuminated from within. Standing tall on weather-resistant stems, 'Apeldoorn Elite' is the ultimate choice for gardeners seeking a high-impact, reliable tulip that returns year after year.

Key Features

• The Flame Effect: This isn't just a red tulip; it is a masterpiece of colour. The rich red centre feathers outwards into a jagged, golden-yellow margin, giving the bloom the appearance of a flickering flame.
• Darwin Hybrid Vigor: Part of the strongest class of tulips, it boasts thick, wind-resistant stems that hold the heavy flower heads high, even during the blustery showers of April.
• Perennial Power: Like the classic Red Apeldoorn, 'Elite' is one of the few tulips with true perennial tendencies. If planted deep in well-drained soil, it is famous for returning faithfully for several seasons.
• Vase Volume: These are exceptional cut flowers. Cut them when the buds are just showing colour, and they will grow and twist elegantly in the vase, providing a week or more of indoor colour.

Gardener's Tip

To create a border that radiates warmth, plant 'Apeldoorn Elite' alongside solid yellow tulips (like 'Golden Apeldoorn') or intermingle them with orange Wallflowers (Erysimum). The solid yellow neighbours will pick up the golden edges of the 'Elite', making the whole planting scheme look cohesive, sunny, and incredibly energetic.

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