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About Darwin Hybrid Tulips: Early in the 20th Century, a talented Dutch hybridizer named Lefeber worked long and hard with a wild tulip called 'Tulipa fosteriana' from Central Asia. It is red, and from it, he hybridized the group that became known as the Emperor Tulips. The world-famous Red Emperor was introduced in 1931, and is what we now call a member of the 'Fosteriana Tulip' group. In fact, Red Emperor's official variety name is 'Madame Lefeber' in honor of the original hybridizer's wife.
Even though the Red Emperor and other fosterianas were instant sensations, the hybridizers were not satisfied. They were fascinated by what were then called simply 'Darwin Tulips'. These were large-flowered tulips in clear colors on tall stems, but without any perennial qualities. The Emperors, being close to a wild species, were quite perennial, so they crossed the two groups. And voila! Darwin Hybrid Tulips were born, with the best qualities of both groups.
Ever since, the Darwin Hybrids have set the standards worldwide for tall graceful, large flowered perennial tulips. The famous Apeldoorn group was introduced in 1951 by D. W. Lefeber and Company. There are not many Darwin Hybrids, even today. But they are every good gardener's favorites and always highly valued by florists.
In America's Top Ten list for popularity in the US, compiled by the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre, they list no less than three Darwin Hybrids, more than from any other group.
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Overall rating: 4.882353 / 5 from 17 reviews.
Review topics: ["color","tulips","blooms","mix","reds"].
"Such beautiful colors to brighten up the garden after winter!"
"Love the tulips, they lasted almost a month! I loved looking at them during the cold weather, they brightened my spirits."
"This tulip mix is beautiful! We live approximately 45 miles west of Chicago and had a cold, rainy, and very windy spring. But, with a little warmth in the 50's and 60's, these bulbs sprouted with vigor! Yellows came in first - wish there were a few less yellow, but with a mix it's luck of the draw. The colors were vibrant and we got so many compliments from the neighbors on them. I'm ordering more for an even bigger display next spring in hopes that this mix perennializes (as they should)."
"This mix is STUNNING. Exceeded my expectations. I have received so many compliments from neighbors."
"The tulips are large and colorful. What a beautiful way to welcome Spring. I couldn't be happier"
"Love the colors! Some didn't produce but those who did were beautiful. I'm hoping they will produce next year with more care. Not too large in size."
"These tulips have been so beautiful and long-lasting. I hate to see them go. I have really enjoyed seeing them everyday outside my kitchen window."
"Thee tulips came up early and were colorful."
"Was very impressed with this tulip, very tall and large, bright color"
"They are very colorful. Some have 2 colors in one which is cool. They bloomed really quickly and opened up widely, so I am not sure they would be very good for cut flowers. They look nice in the yard though."
