Yellow Gold Apeldoorn Tulip (Tulipa 'Yellow Gold') Bulbs

Bring a bright burst of golden color to the spring garden with Yellow Gold Apeldoorn Tulips. This classic Darwin Hybrid-type tulip produces large, elegant yellow flowers on strong, sturdy stems. Their bold color and reliable upright growth make them excellent for flower beds, borders, mass plantings, containers, and spring bouquets.

Key Details

• Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Yellow Gold'
• Common Name: Yellow Gold Apeldoorn Tulip
• Type: Perennial Spring-Blooming Bulb
• USDA Growing Zones: 3–8
• Growth Habit: Upright
• Flower Color: Bright golden yellow
• Flower Type: Large, classic tulip blooms
• Flower Size: Approximately 4–5 inches
• Plant Height: 20–24 inches
• Plant Width: 4–6 inches
• Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
• Frost Tolerance: Frost tolerant; bulbs tolerate winter cold and established plants can handle light spring frost
• Drought Tolerance: Moderately drought tolerant once established, but regular moisture is beneficial during active growth

Features

• Large, bright golden-yellow flowers
• Strong stems that hold blooms upright
• Excellent for mass plantings and spring borders
• Beautiful long-lasting cut flower
• Reliable spring bloomer
• Attractive in containers and formal garden beds
• Returns in suitable climates when growing conditions are favorable

Growing Information

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, loose, well-draining soil
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
• Planting Depth: 4–6 inches, or approximately 2–3 times the height of the bulb
• Plant Spacing: 4–6 inches
• Water: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain moderate moisture during active growth

Plant tulip bulbs in fall, several weeks before the ground freezes. Choose a location with good drainage and plenty of sunlight. Plant the bulbs with the pointed end facing upward and cover them with soil.

Water after planting to encourage root development. The bulbs remain dormant through winter before producing foliage and flowers in spring.

Plant Care & Blooming

Water during active spring growth when rainfall is insufficient, but avoid keeping the soil constantly wet. After flowering, remove the spent flower heads to prevent unnecessary seed production, but allow the foliage to remain until it naturally yellows and dies back. The leaves help replenish the bulb for the following season.

In colder climates, the bulbs can remain in the ground year after year. In warmer areas, tulips may perform best when treated as annuals or replanted each fall because insufficient winter chilling can reduce future flowering.

Note: Yellow Gold Apeldoorn Tulips require a period of winter chilling for proper spring flowering. Plant bulbs in fall for the best results.