Description

Tulip Ad Rem is a commanding Darwin Hybrid tulip prized for its glowing red-orange blooms rimmed with golden yellow. This warm bicolour effect gives Ad Rem a bright, almost glowing appearance in beds and borders, especially when planted in blocks or repeated drifts. The flower shape is typical of Darwin Hybrid tulips, with a broad, classic cup that opens well without losing its clean outline too quickly. A mid-spring stalwart, flowering in April across most of Ireland, it stands 45-55 cm tall and holds its form even in coastal wind or exposed sites due to its stout stem and strong growth habit. Best suited to large-format public displays, mixed spring borders, estate avenues, or high-footfall commercial plantings. It excels in municipal parks and roadside verges where impact and uniformity are essential. Plant in full sun in free-draining loam or sandy soils; neutral to slightly acidic soil pH is ideal. Avoid planting too shallow, at least 10 cm deep for stability. Tulip Ad Rem combines elegantly with yellow or orange-red Darwin hybrids, purple hyacinths like Woodstock, or late daffodils such as Narcissus Salome. Excellent for mechanical planting used in large-scale landscaping projects. The blooms are subtly fragrant and, once open, allow partial access for larger-bodied bees and pollinators. Its reliable return makes it suitable for semi-naturalised beds where low-maintenance spring interest is needed. After bloom, allow the foliage to die back naturally for bulb recharge.