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Apricot Emperor Tulip-Coral Apricot-Ideal for spring garden borders 100 in Box

Apricot Emperor Tulip-Coral Apricot-Ideal for spring garden borders 100 in Box

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Tulip, Emperor, 'Apricot Emperor', Coral Apricot Information Page
Tulip, Emperor, 'Apricot Emperor', Coral Apricot

Tulip, Emperor, 'Apricot Emperor', Coral Apricot

Description

The 'Apricot Emperor' is a stunning tulip variety known for its elegant, apricot-colored blooms. This Emperor tulip is celebrated for its robust and sturdy stems, making it an excellent choice for both garden displays and cut flower arrangements. Its vibrant color and classic tulip shape add a touch of sophistication to any landscape.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for spring garden borders, mass plantings, and container gardening. The 'Apricot Emperor' also makes a beautiful cut flower, perfect for floral arrangements and bouquets.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Tulip, Emperor, 'Apricot Emperor', Coral Apricot
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Apricot Emperor' Emperor Tulip
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 12-18 inches tall
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Not typically
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Daffodils, Hyacinths

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant bulbs in the fall, 6 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Well-drained soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Sandy, loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Remove spent flowers to prevent seed formation
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect from extreme cold
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: 6 inches
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot
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