Darwin Tulip ‘Lalibela’ (Tulipa hybrida) – Vibrant Red Blooms - Pre-Order

🌷 A Bold & Fiery Red Tulip for a Striking Mid-Spring Display! 🌷

The Darwin Tulip ‘Lalibela’ (Tulipa hybrida) is a standout mid-season variety, featuring surprisingly vibrant, warm red blooms that create a bold splash of color in any garden. With strong 40cm stems, it’s ideal for garden beds, borders, pots, and cut flower arrangements. Its large, weather-resistant flowers ensure a long-lasting display, making it a favorite among tulip lovers. Supplied as dry bulbs, ‘Lalibela’ thrives in cool to temperate climates and can be grown as an annual in warmer regions with proper refrigeration.

PRE-ORDER ITEM – BULBS DISPATCHED IN MARCH

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🌱 Growing & Care Guide

• Aspect: Full sun to semi-shade
• Growing Zones & Suitable States:
  • Zone 1 (Cool-Temperate & Alpine Regions): Direct planting, no pre-chilling required. (TAS, VIC highlands, ACT, parts of NSW & SA)
  • Zone 2 (Temperate Climates): Cold enough for direct planting, but warmer areas may benefit from 6 weeks of pre-chilling. (VIC, Southern NSW, Adelaide Hills, parts of SA)
  • Zone 3 (Mediterranean Climate): Mild winters may require 6-8 weeks of pre-chilling before planting. (Perth, coastal SA, Sydney)
  • Zone 4 (Warm-Temperate & Coastal Areas): Requires 8 weeks of refrigeration before planting in May. (Brisbane, coastal NSW, WA regions with warm winters)
• Flowering: September - October (Mid-Spring)
• Height: 40cm, with sturdy, upright stems
• Planting Depth & Spacing: 10-15cm deep, 10cm apart
• Frost Hardy: Yes

🌼 Planting & Maintenance

• Planting Time: March - May (March for Zones 1-3, May for Zone 4)
• Soil: Well-drained, enriched with compost for best growth
• Watering:
  • Water well as shoots emerge
  • Apply a high-nitrogen topdressing when the first shoots appear
  • Water thoroughly after flowers die off to encourage strong bulb growth for the next season
• After Flowering:
  • Remove faded flowers but allow foliage to die back naturally to nourish bulbs
  • Lift bulbs once foliage yellows and store in a ventilated, cool area in a net bag

🌡️ Refrigerating Tulips for Warmer Climates

Darwin tulips require a cold winter to bloom properly. If you live in an area without frost, pre-chill bulbs in a fridge for 6-8 weeks before planting.

• Store in a ventilated bag, away from ripening fruits & vegetables
• Do not freeze bulbs
• Refrigerated bulbs grow taller and flower earlier

🌿 Growing as Annuals in Warm Climates

• Plant in large pots after 8 weeks of refrigeration (Late May)
• Keep pots in a cool, shaded spot until shoots reach 5cm
• Move to a sunny location for optimal growth and flowering

💐 Why Choose Darwin Tulip ‘Lalibela’ (Tulipa hybrida)?

✔ Vibrant, warm red blooms for a dramatic garden display
✔ Large, weather-resistant flowers on sturdy stems
✔ Ideal for gardens, borders, pots, and floral arrangements
✔ Hardy and long-lasting, perfect for cool climates and adaptable as an annual in warmer regions

🌿 FAQs

❔ Do I need to pre-chill bulbs?

• Cool climates (TAS, VIC highlands, ACT, SA hills, Southern NSW): No, plant directly.
• Warmer climates (Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, coastal NSW & SA): Yes, chill bulbs for 6-8 weeks before planting in May.

❔ Can I grow them in pots?
Yes! Darwin tulips thrive in large, deep pots with good drainage.

Ideal for Cool to Temperate zones (1-4) and states like TAS, VIC, SA, ACT, NSW, and WA, Darwin Tulip ‘Lalibela’ (Tulipa hybrida) brings a fiery splash of color to mid-spring gardens! 🌷

PRE-ORDER ITEM – BULBS DISPATCHED IN MARCH

(Subject to availability)