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Tulip 'Akebono'Tulipa

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  • Bulbs known for their incredible longevity
  • Resilient and vigorous, delivering performance that exceeds expectations
  • These blooms bring a burst of yellow with delicate red margins and a soft pink undertone
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Inspired by one of sumo wrestling’s tallest and most formidable athletes, Akebono Tar, Tulip 'Akebono' is a striking Darwin hybrid known for its large, double blooms perched atop sturdy stems. This exceptional variety not only offers stunning beauty but also promises impressive longevity, with bulbs reliably reflowering each year when planted in well-drained soil. The name "Akebono," meaning "dawn" in Japanese, is a perfect reflection of this tulip’s glowing colour palette. Its softly waved petals, a blend of primrose yellow with delicate pink flushes, are outlined by fine red edges. The sepals, adorned with green streaks, add a final touch of contrast, completing the tulip’s vibrant appearance. When planted in groups, Tulip 'Akebono' creates radiant pools of sunshine that brighten the garden, while each individual bloom reveals the subtleties of its sophisticated hues. Flowering from late April to early May, this late-season variety extends the spring display, making it a valuable addition to any garden. If you can bear to cut some, they also make beautiful and long-lasting cut flowers. Height: 50cm (20in) Spread: 15cm (6in)

Growing Information

Plant tulip bulbs in late summer or autumn. Tulips will grow well in any moist, well drained soil, except for particularly wet soils. Choose a sunny position that is sheltered from strong winds. When planting tulip bulbs avoid shallow planting as this may reduce the winter cold period that is essential for tulip bulbs to produce flowers in spring. Plant them at a depth of 15cm (6") and at a distance of 13cm (5") apart.
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Caution: irritant to skin and eyes

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Please note that when several items are ordered they may not all be delivered at the same time.

Delivery Charge

Standard Charge

Packet seed only will incur a carriage charge of £2.99.

All other products incur a carriage charge of £6.99.

If your order comprises of a combination of carriage charges then a combined carriage charge of £7.99 will be applied.

Live Plants

Suttons strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time. So regretfully while we offer the majority of our live plant offering nationwide, we are unable to ship plugs, begging plants and tender vegetable plants to the following areas: HS, IV41-IV49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-48, PA60-PA78, PA80, PH40-PH44, TR21-TR24, ZE1-ZE3.

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Unfortunately like many companies in our industry we are currently only able to supply orders to UK based customers, excluding those in Northern Ireland. We are committed to finding a way that we can resume or normal services again as soon as possible. Please accept our apologies for any inconvience caused.

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