Data specific to Tulips (Edit)
Division: Div. 4: Darwin Hybrid
Registrant: Van Zanten Bros
Year Registered: 1988
Country of Origin: the Netherlands
Spring Bloom Season: Mid-season
Special Classifications: Single-flowered
Awards: RHS - AGM - Award of Garden Merit

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Plant Height: 18 - 20 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 9 inches
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Pink/white
Other: rose with silvery white edges
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Cut Flower
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Takes about 6 years from seed to flower.
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
Child plants: 3 child plants

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Common names
  • Darwin Hybrid Tulip
  • Tulip

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Location: my garden, Utah
Date: 2020-04-25
Location: Vaughan, ON, Canada (Zone 5b)
Date: 2008-05-19
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark, EU
Date: 2017-05-15
Mature bloom
Location: RHS Hyde Hall, Essex, UK.
Date: 2023-04-16
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2015-04-23
Location: Stoneham MA
Date: April 27, 2021
Uploaded by IrisLilli
Location: Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands
Date: 2018-04-25
Location: Hungary
Date: 2014-04-01
Location: Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands
Date: 2018-04-25

photo by: 阿橋 HQ
Location: Stoneham MA
Date: April 21, 2021
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2015-04-20
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2006-04-20
My yard, zone 6
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2010-04-15
My yard, zone 6

Date: 2014-04-01
Location: Hungary
Date: 2014-04-01

photo by: Acabashi
Location: Stoneham MA
Date: April 21, 2021

Photo courtesy of Longfield gardens
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Photo courtesy of Longfield gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2015-04-20
Location: Greenwood, MN
Date: 2015-05-05
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2006-04-20
My yard, zone 6

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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2015-04-20
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2015-04-20
Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2014-05-10
Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2014-05-11
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2014-10-11
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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Aug 23, 2014 7:50 AM concerning plant:
    Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Ollioules' is a beautiful pink color. This large flower is very popular and sought after. The color is a rosy-pink with a silvery-white edge. It's delightful. It's another "oldie but goodie" to grow.
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