Botanical name
Tulipa 'Apricot Foxx'
Other names
Tulip 'Apricot Foxx'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Apricot Foxx' _ 'Apricot Foxx' is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with lance-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and, in mid-spring, a sturdy stem bearing a cup-shaped, pale apricot flowers, heavily flushed salmon-pink on the outside of the petals.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Contact may cause a skin reaction.
COLOUR
Flower
Flushed pink, Apricot in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Eelworm (stem and bulb)
Specific diseases
Bulb, corm and tuber rot , Tulip fire , Tulip viruses
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers, but do not cut back foliage until all leaves have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets
WHERE TO GROW
Tulipa 'Apricot Foxx' (Tulip 'Apricot Foxx') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant 10 to 15cm deep in autumn in a sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from excessive wet. Shelter from strong winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered