Darwin Tulip Bulbs Hatsuzakura

Name: Darwin Tulip Bulbs Hatsuzakura
SKU: AM001119
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Lovely, pink blooms fade to white at the bottom, making Hatsuzakura a stunning addition to the spring landscape. This fragrant Darwin Tulip is also a perennial, adding cheerful color year after year..

Zones	3 - 8
Advantages	Multiplies / Naturalizes Easy To Grow Good For Cut Flowers Good For Containers
Light Requirements	Full Sun Half Sun / Half Shade
Mature Height	18-20" tall
Bulb Spacing	9 bulbs per sq. ft.
Bloom Time	Mid spring
Item Package Size	Bag of 10
SKU	AM001119

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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Hatsuzakura is a gorgeous addition on the spring garden and pairs very nicely with any white Darwin variety.

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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SKU	AM001119
Common Name	Darwin Hybrid Tulip
Botanical Name	Tulipa
Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Flower Color	Pink, White
Mature Height	18-20" tall
Bulb Spacing	9 bulbs per sq. ft.
Bulb Size	12 cm
Planting Depth	Plant 5" deep
Bloom Time	Mid spring
Advantages	Multiplies / Naturalizes, Easy To Grow, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers
Soil Type	Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture	Dry, Average
Item Package Size	Bag of 10
Ships As	Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Planting Time	Fall
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals	Yes - Bulbs, blooms, leaves, and stems all contain toxic compounds, which are most concentrated in the bulb.
Item Unit	bulb
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada	No

Planting & Care

What is a "Quality Bulb," and Why Does Bulb Quality Matter?

Flower bulbs come in a wide variety of sizes. It is important to get the largest, best quality bulbs you can find. Larger bulbs help to ensure success, producing larger and stronger plants with more flowers.

Several flower bulbs are part of the onion family, and because of this I like to use Onions as a representation of how important bulb size is. Which of the onions on your shelf go bad first? The smallest ones! Larger onions are more resilient, taking longer to dry out/rot and can withstand swings in temperature better. Flower bulbs are the same. Larger bulbs will withstand disease, draught, large amounts of moisture, and colder temperatures significantly better than the smaller ones.

Here at American Meadows we are committed to providing you with the highest quality bulbs. This means we do everything we can to source the largest bulbs possible. Below is a comparison of bulbs purchased from three different retail stores:

Each of the glass tubes contains 20 Dutch Master Daffodils. Starting from the left, the first tube is what is sold here at American Meadows, the middle tube was purchased at a local “Home Supply” box store, and the third is another online retailer. The difference is easily noticeable.

The next picture is the same comparison, but with Tulip Bulbs:

Again, our bulbs are quite a bit larger than other retailers.

Other things to be aware of when it comes to bulb quality is making sure they are firm and without signs of external damage or cracking. Do your best to avoid bulbs that are already growing and have shoots or freshly grown roots. This is difficult when purchasing online, but if you are ordering through a reputable company, they should be checking for these things regularly.

Next time you are looking to buy bulbs, think about how much time you put into planning and planting your garden and then anxiously waiting for your flowers to grow and bloom. Don’t be disappointed after all that effort by planting sub-par bulbs. Buy the largest, firmest, disease free bulbs you can afford, and you will have the best possible results.

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$100 and Over	$16.99

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$25 to $49.99	$19.95
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$100 and Over	$39.95

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