Tulipa 'Blushing Apeldoorn' (Tulip)

Delivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.

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Blushing Apeldoorn, often admired for its soft pink, deepening to rose with a warm base colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Tulipa 'Blushing Apeldoorn' is a beautifully mannered spring tulip, offering a classic goblet outline and a softly blushed palette that sits effortlessly within refined borders and stylish container displays. Plant in autumn for an elegant April–May performance, particularly effective in generous drifts where the colour can read as a calm, coordinated sweep.

With an upright habit and mid-green foliage, it also makes a dependable choice for cutting—bringing a poised, clean line to simple, understated arrangements.

  • Colour: Soft pink, deepening to rose with a warm base
  • Flower form: Goblet
  • Best for: Borders, pots & containers, and cut flowers
  • Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Botanical name Tulipa 'Blushing Apeldoorn'
Flower colour Soft pink, deepening to rose with a warm base
Bulb size 11/12
Established height 40–60cm
Established spread 10–15cm
Plant spacing 10–12cm
Leaf colour Mid green
Habit Upright
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 1
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Borders, Pots & Containers, Cut Flowers
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Moist but well-drained
Soil type Well-drained
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly No
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Tulipa 'Blushing Apeldoorn' (Tulip) needs full-sun, partial sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 10–12cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Good for cutting

Tulipa 'Blushing Apeldoorn' (Tulip) - Harding & Bloom

Tulipa 'Blushing Apeldoorn' (Tulip)

£6.19

£6.19

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

Eleanor R

Somerset