Data specific to Tulips (Edit)
Division: Div. 4: Darwin Hybrid
Registrant: Maveridge Int. BV.
Country of Origin: the Netherlands
Spring Bloom Season: Mid-season
Special Classifications: Single-flowered

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: 20 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 9 inches
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Red
Other: Cherry red
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

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Common names
  • Darwin Hybrid Tulip
  • Tulip

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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2015-04-10
First time growing this beauty!
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2015-04-14
First time growing this beauty!
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2015-04-09
First time growing this beauty!
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2015-04-15
First time growing this beauty!

Photo courtesy of Longfield gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2014-10-11
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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Mar 3, 2014 6:21 PM concerning plant:
    'Cherry Delight' is one of the 'Delight' tulips that bloom earlier and longer than other Darwin Hybrid tulips.

    'Cherry Delight' is one of 4 Delight tulips. The other 3 are 'Apricot Delight', 'Candy Apple Delight' and 'Rosy Delight'.

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