A bouquet of Akebono Tulips rests on vintage Japanese postcards on a white background.
Detail of Akebono Tulip bouquet reclining on vintage wooden background with Japanese postcard.
Detail of Akebono Tulip blooms in the tile garden at Baker Creek.
Tulip Bulbs, Akebono (10 Bulbs)
Tulip Bulbs, Akebono (10 Bulbs)
Tulip Bulbs, Akebono (10 Bulbs)
Tulip Bulbs, Akebono (10 Bulbs)
A bouquet of Akebono Tulips rests on vintage Japanese postcards on a white background.
Detail of Akebono Tulip bouquet reclining on vintage wooden background with Japanese postcard.
Detail of Akebono Tulip blooms in the tile garden at Baker Creek.
Tulip Bulbs, Akebono (10 Bulbs)
Tulip Bulbs, Akebono (10 Bulbs)
Tulip Bulbs, Akebono (10 Bulbs)
Tulip Bulbs, Akebono (10 Bulbs)

Tulip Bulbs,
Akebono (10 Bulbs)

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Description

Ships from late September through November.

A stunning golden yellow double flowered tulip from Japan. A Darwin type tulip that is hardy with long-lasting blooms, petals are fully double, canary yellow with some showing a faint red picotee. This beautiful variety was named for famous sumo wrestler Akebono, for its reputation as a tough, vigorous tulip.

 

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Plant Details

Botanical Name
Tulipa gesneriana
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
6–8 hr.
Days to Maturity
150–180
Planting Depth
6–8 in.
Plant Spacing
4–6 in.
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Plant Akebono bulbs late in the season, ideally in November, when cooler fall temperatures help protect against fungal pathogens and hungry squirrels. Set them 6 to 8 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart in sandy, well-drained soil with full sun to light shade. Because most tulips send up a single stem per bloom, plant in clusters of 10 or more for a full showing of the canary-yellow double flowers. Bulbs ship from late September through November.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Plant tulips late in the season, ideally November, when the cooler fall temps can help to protect against fungal pathogens and hungry squirrels.
  • Plant tulips 6 to 8 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Most varieties just produce a single stem per bloom, so they are best planted in clusters of 10 or more.
  • Tulips can range in height widely, from diminutive dwarf varieties to towering types reaching 20-30 inches tall. It is essential to keep in mind the height of the variety that you are planting, as this will determine where to place them in the design.

How to Grow

  • Tulips prefer sandy soil, and full sun to light shade (with afternoon sun).
  • Avoid planting them in areas with standing water or soggy soil, as they need well-drained, rich soil to thrive.
  • Tulips have a wide range of bloom times. With careful attention to timing, you can enjoy an array of tulips blooming in your garden from early to late spring.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Provide well-drained soil, as the bulbs do not like prolonged wet feet over the winter, and constantly wet conditions leave them susceptible to rot and fungal disease.

How to Save Seeds

  • While there are some varieties that are longer-lived perennials, most gardeners will find that their tulips need to be replanted each year.

FAQ

How deep and how far apart should Akebono bulbs be planted?

Plant them 6 to 8 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Most varieties produce just a single stem per bloom, so they look best planted in clusters of 10 or more.

Where does the name Akebono come from?

This variety was named for the famous sumo wrestler Akebono, for its reputation as a tough, vigorous tulip. It is a Darwin type with long-lasting, fully double blooms in canary yellow, some showing a faint red picotee.

What soil and light does it need?

Tulips prefer sandy soil and full sun to light shade with afternoon sun. Avoid planting in areas with standing water or soggy soil, since the bulbs need well-drained, rich soil to thrive.
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