Tulip ‘Amber Glow’ is a highly sought-after variety, celebrated for its captivating beauty and ability to infuse gardens with a luxurious touch. This popular tulip brings a radiant warmth to spring landscapes, with unique color transitions within its petals.
Distinctive Features
Tulip ‘Amber Glow’ is a Triumph tulip, recognized for its sturdy stems and large, symmetrical, egg-shaped blooms. The petals display a unique color combination, starting with a warm amber-yellow base that beautifully transitions into deep garnet-red, often with plum undertones and fine feathering. This color intensity can vary, sometimes showing brownish-red hues, especially when illuminated by sunlight. Typically reaching heights of about 16 inches, ‘Amber Glow’ blooms in mid to late spring.
Planting Guide
Planting ‘Tulip Amber Glow’ bulbs in mid to late autumn is ideal. Choosing a location that receives full sun to partial shade is suitable for these tulips. Well-drained soil is important, and ‘Amber Glow’ tolerates various soil types including sandy, loamy, or clay soils, as long as they are not waterlogged. Bulbs should be planted two to three times their height deep, typically 6 to 8 inches, with the pointed end facing upwards. Space the bulbs about 3 to 6 inches apart to allow for proper growth and development.
Ongoing Care
Once planted, ‘Tulip Amber Glow’ requires average watering, particularly during dry periods. It is important to ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged, as excessive moisture can lead to bulb rot. Fertilization can be beneficial once a year, typically in early spring, to encourage robust blooms and healthy foliage.
Deadheading spent blooms is recommended to redirect the plant’s energy towards bulb development rather than seed production, which can contribute to next year’s bloom. The foliage should be allowed to yellow and die back naturally before removal, as this process returns nutrients to the bulb.
Maximizing Bloom and Display
Consider grouping ‘Tulip Amber Glow’ in clusters or drifts within borders or containers. Their rich color palette makes them excellent for creating striking combinations with other deep-toned tulips in maroon, red, orange, or even nearly black hues. While tulips are generally short-lived perennials, planting them deeply, 8 to 10 inches, can encourage them to return for multiple seasons by discouraging the production of offsets. For optimal performance in subsequent years, ‘Amber Glow’ bulbs can be lifted after the foliage has fully died back and stored in a cool, dry, and dark place until autumn planting.