Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Tulipa 'Apricot Foxx'
Apricot Foxx Greigii Tulip
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 12 to 14 in
- Width
- 4 to 6 in
- Flower color
- Apricot-peach with warm rosy pink tones and a soft satin finish
- Foliage color
- Green with burgundy to purple mottling, broad lance-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Early to mid spring
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low, remove spent flowers to prevent seed formation, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removal
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Occasional visits from bees
About this plant
Tulipa 'Apricot Foxx' is a Greigii tulip valued for its warm apricot-salmon flowers. The single, cup-shaped blossoms open wide in sunlight, revealing softly blended color transitions and a clean interior. Blooming in early to mid-spring, the flowers are carried on sturdy stems that hold up well in variable spring weather. The foliage emerges broad and blue-green, often marked with subtle purple mottling typical of Greigii tulips.
This cultivar was developed through modern Dutch breeding, drawing on Greigii species known for durability and early flowering. 'Apricot Foxx' brings rich color to spring displays and naturalized plantings while offering reliable seasonal performance year after year.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Containers · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm · Forget-me-nots · Russian sage · Sedums
Design tip
Spring bloom is its headline moment, and it reads best in a group rather than as a single plant. Drift them in uneven groups for a natural look, and interplant with perennials that fill the gap after the leaves die back.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at Roozengaarde.
