Tulip ‘Candy Apple Delight’ Bulbs (11/12cm) – Stunning Pink, Red & White Darwin Hybrid Tulips

Add irresistible colour and charm to your spring garden with Tulip ‘Candy Apple Delight’, a spectacular Darwin Hybrid tulip renowned for its vibrant blend of candy pink-red and crisp white petals. Each large bloom appears beautifully hand-painted, creating a cheerful and eye-catching display that brings energy and elegance to borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements.

Unlike many tulips that flower briefly, Candy Apple Delight offers excellent garden performance with long-lasting blooms that retain their shape and freshness throughout the flowering season. Supported by sturdy stems and a neat upright habit, these striking flowers stand proudly above green foliage, creating a polished and professional-looking display with minimal effort.

Perfect for mass planting, this delightful variety looks especially impressive when planted in generous drifts, where its vibrant colours can truly shine. Pair with creamy narcissi, deep purple tulips, or fresh spring greenery for a stunning seasonal combination.

Key Features

• Large blooms in shades of pink-red and white
• Darwin Hybrid tulip with strong, sturdy stems
• Long-lasting flowers with excellent garden performance
• Ideal for borders, containers, and cut flower gardens
• Creates striking spring displays when planted in groups
• Easy to grow and fully hardy
• Suitable for sunny and partially shaded locations
• Excellent choice for fresh floral arrangements

Planting Information

• Botanical Name: Tulipa ‘Candy Apple Delight’
• Tulip Group: Darwin Hybrid (Group 4)
• Bulb Size: 11/12cm
• Flower Colour: Red, Pink and White
• Foliage Colour: Green
• Height: 30–50cm
• Spread: 10–20cm
• Flowering Time: Mid to Late Spring
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Planting Location: Borders, Pots, Large Containers, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens
• Plant Spacing: Approx. 60 bulbs per m²

Growing Conditions

• Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Stony, Multipurpose Compost, Loam-Based Compost
• Soil Moisture: Free Draining
• Soil Acidity: Any
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Habit: Upright
• Growing Difficulty: Easy to Grow
• Life Cycle: Short-Lived Perennial

Why Choose Tulip Candy Apple Delight?

Tulip Candy Apple Delight combines vibrant colour, elegant form, and exceptional reliability to create one of the most rewarding spring displays. Its sweetly striped petals, strong stems, and long flowering period make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to add both impact and sophistication to their borders and containers.

Plant in autumn and enjoy a dazzling display of bright pink, red, and white blooms that bring lasting colour and seasonal joy to your garden each spring.