Tulip Akebono (Monsella)

The 'Akebono' tulip is a magnificent double-flowering variety that will enchant you in spring with its deep yellow blooms and very delicate red stripes on the edges. The centers of the outer petals are also interestingly tinted in green. It grows to a height of 30 to 45 cm and looks truly extraordinary and luxurious in the flowerbed.

Furthermore, these are bulbs in the largest available size (12/+), so the plants will be very vigorous and the flowering exceptionally abundant.

The Akebono tulip is definitely not edible. On the contrary, all parts of tulips (especially the bulbs) contain substances that are toxic to both humans and domestic animals (such as dogs and cats).

If ingested, they can cause digestive tract irritation, vomiting, or even more serious health complications. Therefore, please be careful to ensure your pets do not dig them up from the soil or chew on them while playing in the garden.

No, this specific double-flowered Akebono tulip does not attract pollinators with its flowers.

Its main advantage in the spring garden is, above all, its extraordinary visual effect – beautiful, rich blooms that primarily delight the gardener and provide a luxurious display.

No, the Akebono tulip is not aromatic and does not have any distinct fragrance.

Although it lacks a scent, it fully compensates for this with its incredible visual beauty, radiant yellow-red colors, and long-lasting nature.

The 'Akebono' variety thrives best in full sun or partial shade. A sunny spot guarantees beautifully colored flowers and strong stems.

As for the soil, a well-drained and loose consistency is the absolute foundation. In heavy clay soil, where water remains for a long time after rain, the bulbs could unfortunately easily rot.

Yes, these bulbs can be grown in pots without any issues. However, it is essential to choose a container that has drainage holes at the bottom and to add a drainage layer (e.g., expanded clay or gravel) to the base.

This ensures the permeability that is crucial for tulips. You can leave the pots outdoors over the winter, as this variety can withstand deep frost, but ensure that the substrate in the pot does not become permanently waterlogged by rain during the winter.

Absolutely! Growing this tulip is considered suitable for beginners. We supply bulbs of the highest possible quality, so they have a great head start.

Just follow a few basic rules: plant them in the autumn at a depth of about 15 cm with the tip facing up, choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil, and do not overwater them. Nature will more or less take care of the rest.

Yes, it is absolutely fantastic for that! It is a variety that is highly recommended for cut flower cultivation.

Thanks to its sturdy stems and large, full blooms, it looks amazing indoors and lasts a really long time in a vase. It is best to cut the tulips early in the morning when the buds are still slightly closed and hydrated.

The biggest threat to tulips is grey mold (Botrytis cinerea) and the dangerous mosaic virus.

The best prevention against rot is to plant the bulbs in sufficiently permeable soil, avoid overwatering the beds, and maintain proper spacing for good air circulation. If suspicious streaks or deformations of viral origin appear on the leaves, the affected plant must be removed along with the bulb to prevent the disease from spreading to other specimens.

Tulip bulbs are a huge delicacy for field mice and other small rodents. If you have problems with them in your garden, it is definitely worth protecting the bulbs at the time of planting.

The ideal solution is to plant the bulbs in special plastic bulb planting baskets that you simply bury directly into the ground. They will protect the bulbs from all sides and also make it easier for you to remove them from the soil later if needed.

If the leaves start turning yellow soon after sprouting or before flowering, the culprit is usually waterlogged soil, which leads to the rotting of the roots and the bulb itself. Make sure your tulips are not standing in water.

Another cause may be a fungal disease. In that case, it is important to reduce watering completely and check the condition of the soil. However, if the leaves are turning yellow naturally at the beginning of summer after flowering, this is a completely normal process – leave them to dry in the flower bed.

The best time for planting is in the autumn, specifically from the beginning of September to the end of November. It depends on the current weather, but the soil should not yet be frozen.

Plant the bulbs at a depth of 10 to 15 centimeters. It is important to place the bulb with the pointed end facing up and cover it with high-quality, well-draining soil.