30 Darwin Hybrid Tulip Bulbs – Mixed Colours

Create a bold and colourful spring display with this carefully assembled pack of 30 Darwin Hybrid tulip bulbs. Every bulb in this listing is selected from the Darwin Hybrid group rather than from a general mixture of different tulip types. The pack contains several available Darwin Hybrid varieties, bringing together classic single flowers in a naturally varied colour combination. These tall tulips are admired for their large, elegant blooms and strong upright stems, making them ideal for beds, borders, large pots and cutting. Exact cultivars, colours and proportions will vary from pack to pack, so a particular variety, colour or equal split is not guaranteed. Flowering is normally in mid to late spring, with exact timing depending on the cultivar, planting time, location and weather. Darwin Hybrid tulips may return more reliably than many bedding tulips in suitable conditions, but repeat flowering cannot be guaranteed.

Also Known As

Darwin Hybrid tulip, Darwin tulip, garden tulip, spring-flowering tulip, Tulipa Darwin Hybrid Group.

Key Benefits / Features

• Pack of 30 dry dormant Darwin Hybrid tulip bulbs
• All bulbs selected from Darwin Hybrid varieties
• A mixed selection assembled from several available cultivars
• Large, classic single tulip flowers
• Tall, upright stems for strong garden impact
• Mid to late spring flowering colour
• Suitable for beds, borders and larger patio containers
• Excellent for planting in groups and generous drifts
• Attractive stems and flowers for cutting and indoor arrangements
• Better potential for repeat flowering than many bedding tulips, although this is not guaranteed

Product Details

• Variety: Mixed Darwin Hybrid tulip varieties
• Pack size: 30 bulbs
• Flower colour: Mixed colours from available stock
• Flower form: Large, classic single Darwin Hybrid flowers
• Typical mature height: Approximately 45–65cm, depending on cultivar and growing conditions
• Flowering time: Mid to late spring
• Bulb size: 10/12
• Planting time: Autumn into early winter
• Plant type: Spring-flowering bulbous perennial
• Exact cultivars: Selected from available Darwin Hybrid stock and not individually guaranteed

Best Companions

Darwin Hybrid tulips combine beautifully with daffodils, crocus, muscari, hyacinths, wallflowers, forget-me-nots, violas, pansies and ornamental alliums. Their tall stems work particularly well behind lower-growing muscari or forget-me-nots, while later-flowering alliums can help continue the display after the tulips begin to fade.

More Reasons to Choose

• A more clearly defined collection than a general mixed tulip pack
• All bulbs belong to the tall and large-flowered Darwin Hybrid group
• Several varieties create a coordinated but naturally varied display
• An easy way to plant a colourful tulip collection without choosing each cultivar separately
• Ideal for bold groups along paths, fences and garden borders
• Suitable for large pots and deep patio containers with good drainage
• Strong vertical growth adds structure to spring planting schemes
• Large blooms can create an attractive seasonal cutting garden
• Natural variation means each planted display can look slightly different
• Supplied with clear planting and care guidance

Growing Information

• Flowering time: Mid to late spring, depending on variety and local conditions
• Height: Approximately 45–65cm
• Position: Full sun is preferred; light partial shade is tolerated
• Soil: Fertile, free-draining soil or compost; avoid waterlogged ground
• Soil pH: Neutral to alkaline is generally suitable
• Planting time: Autumn into early winter

Planting Guide

• Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position with well-drained soil or compost.
• Plant the bulbs approximately 10–15cm deep, with the pointed end facing upwards.
• Space the bulbs approximately 8–12cm apart, or plant more closely in containers without allowing the bulbs to touch.
• Water after planting, then avoid keeping the soil constantly wet.
• During growth, water only when conditions are unusually dry.
• After flowering, remove faded flower heads but allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally.
• If the bulbs cannot be planted immediately, store them in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

Good to Know

• Darwin Hybrid tulips are known for tall stems and large single flowers appearing in mid to late spring.
• They are among the tulip groups with better potential to flower again in suitable conditions, although future flowering is never guaranteed.
• A loose, cracked or partly missing papery outer skin is natural and does not necessarily indicate damage to the bulb.
• Tulip bulbs are ornamental and must not be eaten. They may also cause skin irritation in sensitive people, so gloves are recommended when handling.

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