Pink Impression Darwin Hybrid Tulip

Plant Pink Impression bulbs in fall, once soil temperatures cool, for blooms the following mid spring. A little prep at planting time is all these tulips need.

Planting

1. Unbox right away. Open the package and store bulbs in a cool, dry, dark place with air circulation until you plant.
2. Pick the site. Choose a spot with full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; avoid low areas where water sits.
3. Dig to depth. Set bulbs 6-8 in. deep, pointed end up, spacing them 3-6 in. apart.
4. Plant in groups. Cluster 10 or more bulbs per drift for the strongest color impact in borders and beds.
5. Backfill and water. Fill the hole, firm the soil lightly, and water once to settle everything in.

Watering

• After planting. Water well once, then let fall and winter moisture take over.
• During growth. Provide about an inch of water per week in spring if rain is scarce.
• After bloom. Taper off watering as the foliage yellows so bulbs can rest dry.

Feeding

• At planting. Mix a bulb fertilizer or bone meal into the bottom of the planting hole.
• Each spring. Scatter a balanced granular fertilizer as shoots emerge to support next year's bloom.

After Bloom Care

• Deadhead only. Remove spent flowers but leave the stems in place.
• Let foliage mature. Allow leaves to ripen and die down naturally so the bulb can recharge for next season.
• Mulch lightly. A couple of inches of mulch moderates soil temperature and conserves moisture.

Containers

• Use deep pots. Choose containers at least 10-12 in. deep with drainage holes and quality potting mix.
• Chill requirement. In mild areas, pre-chilled bulbs or a cold garage over winter helps ensure a strong spring show.

What USDA zones do Pink Impression tulips grow in?

They are hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8. In zones 9 and warmer, bulbs generally need pre-chilling and are best treated as annuals.

How tall do they get and are the stems strong enough for cutting?

Blooms sit atop sturdy 22-inch stems. Darwin Hybrids are known for thick, wind-resistant stems, which makes them one of the best pink tulips for cut-flower bouquets.

When should I plant the bulbs?

Plant in fall after soil temperatures cool, generally September through November depending on your zone, at a depth of 6-8 inches and 3-6 inches apart.

Do I cut the plant back after it blooms?

Deadhead the spent flowers only and leave the stems. Let the foliage mature and die down on its own so the bulb can store energy for next spring.

Will they come back every year?

Darwin Hybrids are among the most reliable returning tulips and naturalize well in large areas, especially in well-drained soil with sun and yearly feeding.

What is included in an order?

Each order is a pack of 20 dormant bulbs, sized 11-12 cm each.