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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. Apeldoorn, the famous red tulip that is now No. 1 in the US, 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. Pink Impression is No. 6.
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Overall rating: 4.7058825 / 5 from 17 reviews.
Review topics: ["color","look","buy","blooms","pink","tulips","directions","rest","flowers"].
"I really like this tulip. I they're big, tall, hearty, and healthy."
"The color on these tulips is so magical! The first one to open blew me away. The rest have all been beautiful as well. Mine aren't super deep pink but I wouldn't call them pale either. I'm so happy I planted these!"
"I planted these in a very shallow container, but it did not stop HUGE, beautiful blooms cheering up my front walkway for a solid 3 weeks. These were a great purchase and such a good deal!"
"These are a little different looking than the photos online, but still very beautiful and worth the purchase."
"Absolutely beautiful! The color is a vibrant pink, and every bulb came up and flowered. Long-lasting blooms and strong stems. Gorgeous cut flowers."
"All of the bulbs came up and produced large tulips. But I was quite disappointed in the color. They were a very pale pink. Not at all the vibrate pink colors shown in the picture advertising them."
"Would purchase again"
"These tulips came in beautiful, tall & large. I was so pleased with their showing this year & look forward to them again next year."
"About 3/4 of these came up and they are TALL with GIANT blooms that are a normal shade of pink. I wouldn't say hot pink, but they're not pastel either. Overall, very happy with them, but they get too heavy & flop over when they start to bloom. I'll have to figure out how to stake them this year."
"These are just gorgeous couldn't be more happy with these tulips, large & showy long bloom life & perfect color. I couldn't be happier with this purchase & after our interminable winter this is just the tonic I was looking for! Loved them!"
