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Double Late Tulip, Peony-flowered 'Akebono'

Tulipa

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)

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Height

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Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness

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Danger

Full Sun

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

Coral/Apricot

Pale Yellow

Foliage

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Class

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Herbaceous

Smooth

Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

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Division

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Seed Collecting

Fruit Shape

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

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Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

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Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

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Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

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bmuller

Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7a) | April 2011 | positive

This is a lovely tulip! I'm delighted with it. Soft colors, beautiful markings, even a nice fragrance. Now to see if it comes back next...Read More

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