Tulipa 'Pink Impression'
A tall Darwin Hybrid with large, rose‑pink flowers that often deepen as they age. Blooms from mid to late spring on sturdy stems. Performs in USDA zones 3 to 8; best displays come in cooler summer areas. Popular for cutting and mass plantings.
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Darwin Hybrid
- Height × spread: 20–22 in (50–55 cm) × 4–6 in (10–15 cm)
- Bloom window: mid to late spring
- Color & flower form: deep rose‑pink; single cup
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: zones 3 to 8
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown
- Awards/registration: RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Cut‑flower notes: tall stems for cutting; about 5–7 days in vase when conditioned
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Larger flowers and taller stature than typical tulips.
- Color can deepen as petals mature.
- Good perennial performance in cold climates compared to many hybrids.
Strengths
- Showy, uniform display in mass plantings.
- Reliable stems for cutting.
- Late‑season color bridge to alliums and bearded iris.
Care in one minute
- Full sun; average to fertile, well‑drained soil.
- Plant 6 in deep and 5–6 in apart; water after planting.
- Light feeding at planting and at shoot‑emergence.
- Deadhead after bloom; allow leaves to ripen naturally.
- Lift only if soils stay wet in summer; otherwise leave to rest dry.
Watch‑outs
- Declines in hot, humid climates.
- Requires drainage to reduce bulb rot and tulip fire.
- Susceptible to animal browsing and bulb digging.
Best uses (tags)
- cutting, borders, mass planting, late season
Provenance note
Darwin Hybrid widely grown in North America; listed with the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Often used in public plantings for its uniform habit.
References
- RHS Plants – Tulipa ‘Pink Impression’ details
- Wikipedia – List of RHS Award of Garden Merit tulips (includes ‘Pink Impression’)
- Missouri Botanical Garden – Tulipa (group) cultural guidance
- ASPCA – Tulip (Tulipa spp.) toxicity to pets
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