Daydream
Tulipa 'Daydream'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-6 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | 6-8 in deep |
| Chilling hours | 12-16 weeks below 40°F |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, fertile, loamy or sandy soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Bright green |
| Bloom | Yellow fading to warm orange |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Summer Dormant |
Root System
| System | Specialized Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Transport Roots (Higher Orders) |
| Propagation | Bulb offsets; plant new bulbs in fall |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Daffodils, Muscari, Dutch Iris |
Where it came from
| Grower | Home Depot |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Home Depot |
Care
Deadhead after flowering but do not cut foliage. Allow leaves to yellow naturally to feed bulb.
Maintenance
Lift bulbs in summer in wet climates or replant fresh bulbs each fall for best performance.
Cleanup
Once foliage fully yellows, cut back. Mark bulb location. Mulch lightly in zone 5.
Notes
Darwin Hybrid tulip known for color-changing blooms that shift from yellow to rich orange. Excellent cut flower.