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Tulip Akebono

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Introducing, Tulip Akebono, new to our Premium Collection of fall bulbs. 

Tulip Akebono is a radiant double early tulip that brings warmth and charm to the spring garden. Its full, peony-like blooms feature rich yellow petals delicately edged in red, creating a glowing, sunset-inspired effect. Blooming early in the season and reaching 45 cm tall, Akebono is perfect for borders, containers, and cheerful spring bouquets.

Our Premium Collection of bulbs offer stunning, hard to find varieties that are treasured by gardeners. Often prized as collectors items, these varieties are scarce and available in limited quantities. Make sure to order early!

Specs & Details

Bloom time: Early-Mid Spring

Flower Colour: Yellow and Red

Sunlight: Full Sun and Partial Sun

Shipping Season: Fall

Planting Depth: 15 cm (6")

Plant Spacing: 10 cm (4")

Size: 12/+

Hardiness Zone: 3

Suitable Zone: 3 - 10

Height: 45 cm (18")

Genus: Tulip | Class: Double Early | Variety: Akebono
Winter hardy
Low maintenance
Sun loving
Perfect for pots
Easy to grow
Pollinator friendly
Fragrant
Perfect for cut flowers

Tulip Planting & Care

(Tulip Akebono)

  • Tulips are cold-hardy and thrive outdoors through the winter. For optimal results, plant them anytime from October through mid-December. If your bulbs arrive earlier in the season (like September), store them in a cool, dry, and rodent-proof place until the weather cools enough for planting.
  • You can plant tulip bulbs directly into garden beds or outdoor containers.
  • For gardens with dense or clay-heavy soil, improve drainage by mixing in generous amounts of compost and coarse sand or grit.
  • Choose a location that gets full sun or partial/dappled shade.
  • Plant each bulb 15–20 cm deep, ensuring the pointed tip is facing upwards.
  • In containers, space bulbs about 10 cm apart for a full, lush look. In garden beds, you can space them slightly farther apart if desired.

For more information on tulip planting and care, please check out our detailed care guide here

Shipping & FAQs

Shipping times are based on the planting season to ensure your plants arrive ready to grow.

Fall planting bulbs ship from late September through November.

• Orders placed before September 15 usually arrive in late September to early
October.

• Orders placed between September 15 and October 15 usually arrive in October

• Orders placed after October 15 typically ship within 5 business days

For more information about your shipment, please visit our FAQ's.

Returns

At Coast Farms, we guarantee that our plants are in good health, true to name, and ready to begin growing in your garden upon arrival.

Please notify us of any concerns regarding plant condition, shipping damage, shortages, or order accuracy within three (3) days of delivery at hello@coastfarms.ca.

For more information, please visit our Return Policy page.

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