Tulip 'Apricona'
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You can expect your order in August/September
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in September/October
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Not only is Tulip 'Apricona' one of the earlier tulip cultivars to flower, but it is also one of the few that can claim to be reliably long-lasting. While many tulips tend to wane after their first season, the large, soft apricot flowers of Tulip 'Apricona' return with great gusto year after year.
The natural habitats of Tulip 'Apricona' tend to be hot, dry places, and as such they do best in a sunny, well-draining spot. If you have heavy soil, perhaps consider growing your tulips in a container filled with a gritty potting mix. We recommend using the Dutch bulb lasagne technique for a truly showstopping display. This involves planting bulbs in layers; the lowest can be as deep as 30cm, and the uppermost should be at twice the depth of the bulb. Space the bulbs a couple of centimetres apart and cover each layer with 5cm of compost. A riot of spring colour awaits!
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Tulip 'Apricona'
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Tulip group
Triumph (3)
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Flower colour
Peach
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Bulb size
12/+
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
60 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Short-lived perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Tulip 'Apricona' bulbs from mid to late autumn
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade
Plant your bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart
Place the Tulip 'Apricona' bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards
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Orders placed before 1 September 2026
You can expect your order in September 2026Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in October 2026Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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