Apricot Beauty Single Early Tulip
Best early-spring bulb for gardeners seeking fragrant, elegant cut flowers.
Discover the Apricot Beauty Single Early Tulip, a stunning variety that brings early to mid-spring color to your garden. These bulbs produce exquisite, sweetly scented flowers in a soft salmon rose hue with delicate apricot edges and a pale-green base. Perfect for adding elegance to beds, borders, or containers, they also excel as cut flowers. Plant these bulbs in the fall in Zones 3-8 for a beautiful spring display. While lovely, please keep this plant away from pets as it contains toxic compounds.
$13.32
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
717
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#717 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-44%
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Zones
38
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Who it's for
- Gardeners craving vibrant color immediately after winter
- Designers seeking sophisticated, warm tones for spring landscapes
- Homeowners wanting fragrant, wind-resistant flowers for garden beds
Who should skip it
- Planners desiring a long-lasting, multi-week floral display
- Gardeners living in areas with high deer or rodent activity
- Low-maintenance gardeners looking for reliable, multi-year perennial blooms
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
The unique salmon-apricot gradient offers a sophisticated aesthetic for spring gardens.
Fragrance Intensity
A pleasant, mild scent that enhances outdoor spaces without being overwhelming.
Ease of Cultivation
Reliable growth habits make these bulbs accessible for gardeners of all levels.
Versatility
Equally effective in garden beds, containers, or as fresh-cut floral arrangements.
Pollinator Support
Provides a welcome early-season nectar source for local bee populations.
Pet Safety
Requires careful placement due to toxic compounds harmful to household pets.
Key Specs
Zones
3-8
Mature Height
16-18 inches tall
Bloom Time
Early to mid spring
Planting Depth
5 inches deep
Bulb Spacing
9 per square foot
Flower Bulb Size
12 cm
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Toxicity
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Yes
Features
- Luscious salmon rose and apricot coloring
- Sweetly scented blooms
- Ideal for forcing indoors
- Excellent as cut flowers
- Bee Friendly
- Easy to grow
- Suitable for container planting
What customers say
The Apricot Beauty Single Early Tulip is highly favored for its reliable, early spring performance and stunning coloration. Gardeners consistently praise the delicate blend of apricot, salmon, and pink hues, noting the blooms emerge promptly and robustly. The bulbs arrive large and healthy, contributing to a high success rate. Reviewers appreciate the sturdy stems, making these tulips excellent for cutting and resilient against early weather. While minor issues like pest susceptibility and slight color variation based on conditions exist, the overall sentiment is delight. These tulips are celebrated for their longevity and ability to naturalize, solidifying their reputation as a high-value addition to the spring landscape.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall before the ground freezes. This allows them to establish roots during the winter, ensuring they are ready to bloom in early to mid-spring.
No, these tulips contain compounds that are toxic to animals. It is best to plant them in areas inaccessible to pets or choose a different variety if you have curious animals that dig in your garden beds.
Yes, they are well-suited for container planting. Ensure your pots have good drainage and use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix to prevent the bulbs from rotting.
Plant the bulbs 5 inches deep. For the best visual impact, space them at a density of 9 bulbs per square foot.
Yes, this variety is bee-friendly. Their sweet scent and early bloom time make them a welcome resource for pollinators emerging in the spring.
Absolutely. Their sturdy stems and mild fragrance make them an excellent choice for fresh-cut floral arrangements.
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