Tulip - Apricot Beauty
Best choice for gardeners seeking fragrant, color-shifting blooms in late spring.
Elevate your late spring garden with the enchanting Tulip - Apricot Beauty. This Single Early variety offers a captivating display of salmon, rose, apricot, and amber hues, accompanied by a delightful fragrance. Growing to a mature height of 12-18 inches, these versatile tulips are perfect for garden beds, borders, containers, or as stunning cut flowers. Their unique characteristic is a subtle color shift that changes with the lighting, adding an extra layer of visual interest. This package includes 10 high-quality bulbs, ready for fall planting to ensure a spectacular spring bloom.
$15.26
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
608
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#608 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Quantity Included
10
/ Tulip Bulbs
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, sophisticated color palettes for spring displays
- Busy homeowners wanting reliable, low-maintenance seasonal color
- Floral enthusiasts who value fragrant blooms for indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring permanent plantings that return reliably every year
- People living in areas with high populations of hungry wildlife
- Landscapers looking for long-lasting flowers to anchor a garden bed
Performance breakdown
Visual Versatility
Dynamic color shifts create a sophisticated, evolving display throughout the day.
Fragrance Profile
A subtle, pleasant scent that enhances garden spaces without being overwhelming.
Planting Versatility
Compact stature makes these ideal for containers, borders, or dense beds.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and captivating hues perform beautifully in indoor floral arrangements.
Climate Adaptability
Broad hardiness range ensures reliable performance across most temperate growing zones.
Growth Predictability
Standardized bulb quality ensures consistent height and bloom timing for gardeners.
Key Specs
Quantity Included
10 Tulip Bulbs
Planting Depth
6-7 inches
Plant Spacing
4-5 inches
Mature Height
12-18 inches
Mature Spread
4-6 inches
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Bloom Season
Mid to Late Spring
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Features
- Spectacular blend of salmon, rose, and apricot hues
- Delightfully fragrant blooms
- Blooms in late spring
- Ideal for beds, borders, and containers
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Color subtly shifts with lighting
- Hardiness Zones 3-8
What customers say
The 'Apricot Beauty' tulip earns high praise for its exquisite color and reliable performance. Customers consistently highlight the sophisticated blend of soft apricot, peach, and salmon tones, noting how this hue creates an elegant transition in the garden. Reviewers appreciate receiving large, healthy, well-packaged bulbs that result in a high success rate. The mature flowers feature substantial size and strong stems, making them excellent for both beds and cutting. The overall visual impact and dependable quality solidify this variety as a highly recommended choice for gardeners seeking distinctive, high-value spring beauty.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall, after the soil has cooled but before the ground freezes. This allows the bulbs to establish their root systems before entering dormancy for the winter.
Yes, these tulips are well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is deep enough to accommodate the 6-7 inch planting depth required for the bulbs.
The petals feature a complex blend of salmon, rose, and amber pigments. As the angle and intensity of sunlight change throughout the day, the flower will appear to transition between these warmer and cooler tones.
Absolutely. Their sturdy stems and mild fragrance make them an excellent choice for fresh floral arrangements. For the longest vase life, cut the stems when the buds are just beginning to show color.
Apricot Beauty tulips are hardy in zones 3-8. If you live in a colder climate within this range, ensure they are planted at the recommended depth to protect them from extreme temperature fluctuations.
For the best results, plant them in a location that receives full sun, which is at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Insufficient light can lead to weak stems and fewer blooms.
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