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Van Eijk
Tulips
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Classes: Tulip Type
Darwin Hybrids
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Salmon
Plant Height
Medium
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About product
A top-tier Darwin Hybrid with a striking salmon hue and high fungal disease resistance.
Classes: Tulip Type
Darwin Hybrids
Groups: By Flowering Period
Mid-season
Blooming: Petal Color
Salmon
Plant Height
Medium
Description
Why 'Van Eijk' remains the Gold Standard for Commercial Tulip Forcing
In the landscape of Darwin Hybrid tulips, 'Van Eijk' holds a position of prestige for its reliability. Rather than just being an aesthetically pleasing salmon-pink flower, it functions as a high-performance cultivar designed for the rigors of commercial horticulture. For growers targeting spring holidays, 'Van Eijk' acts as a safeguard, balancing high output with exceptional genetic resistance.
Technical Edge
- Resilience: The cultivar features innate resistance to fusarium wilt and powdery mildew, which significantly reduces the need for heavy chemical intervention during the growing season.
- Growth Habit: With its medium height and robust stem, the variety is structurally sound, ensuring it handles logistics and standard box packaging with minimal damage.
- Visual Appeal: The deep salmon petals possess a satin-like finish that allows it to stand out in a competitive market against standard red and yellow cultivars.
Performance Insights
The primary advantage of 'Van Eijk' is its vigor. It is a mid-season bloomer that exhibits aggressive growth potential without sacrificing stem strength. The dense, heavy bud adds volume to the stem, increasing its market value. However, the trade-off for this vigor is a requirement for precise temperature management during bulb storage. Failure to maintain the proper cool-chain cycle can lead to uneven flowering, making it a variety for growers who prioritize controlled, professional environments.
For those aiming for a high-quality, premium cut-flower crop, 'Van Eijk' offers the perfect compromise between operational efficiency and aesthetic beauty. It is a variety that rewards precise agronomic practice with consistent, high-market-value yields.
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Classes: Tulip Type
Classes: Tulip Type
Class 1. Early Simple. These tulips have been known since the end of the 17th century. They are characterized by low stems (25-40 cm), strong and sturdy, resistant to rain and wind. Flowers are cup-shaped or bowl-shaped, predominantly warm colors (yellow and red). Early flowering... |
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Groups: By Flowering Period
Groups: By Flowering Period
According to the classification adopted in 1969, all existing varieties, introduced species, their cultivars, and various hybrids are grouped into 15 garden classes. Similar classes are further grouped into four groups. Among them, by flowering time, three groups are distinguishe... |
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| Blooming: Petal Color | |
| Plant Height | Medium |
| Catalog | Catalog → Tulips |
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