Tulip 'Akebono'
'Akebono' means "daybreak" in Japanese and the name is fitting: These buttery yellow, blousy blooms produce coral-edged petals reminiscent of dawn's first light on the horizon. Outer petals are marked with an occasional raspberry blush and the flowers are sweetly scented. Reaches 22" tall.
Plant in full sun. Class: Giant Darwin Hybrid
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Growing instructions
Tulips do best in full sun in northern areas, but will tolerate light shade in hotter areas. They require a well-drained soil, with an ideal pH of 6.0 to 6.5. Water in well after planting, beyond that normal rainfall should be sufficient. Tulip bulbs should be kept cool until ready to plant; and planted in fall at least a month before the ground freezes. Follow the recommended planting depth per variety
Product Details
| Height at Maturity | 22" |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 4 5 6 7 |
| Sun Conditions | Partial Sun (4-6 hours Sun), Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | 6" |
| Bulb Spacing | 5" apart |
| Bulb Per Square foot | 3-4 |
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I liked these tulips. The flowers were large and have blossomed over at least a couple of weeks or more. The color is very pretty.
Tulips vary a lot in how well they return and perennialize. And I know that varies not just by species and cultivar, but also planting location, exposure etc. I count myself lucky to get three years out of most hybrids. That said, I have had remarkable success with Akebono. I have three clumps that have now returned for more than a decade. That's unexpected in a large semi-double hybrid like this. But it has persisted better than any but a few small species varieties. What a return on investment! And a beautiful flower.
it is winter where I live