Tulips are said to signal the arrival of spring so it’s no wonder the humble tulip is a real symbol of the season. Widely available from December to April, these cheerful flowers never fail to brighten up the home or garden.
Dispite popular belief Tulips do not originate from Holland but instead they actually come from Central Asia. Originally from Persia and Turkey, tulips were brought to Europe in the 16th century, where the flower earned its name due to its resemblance to a turban (tülbend in Turkish).
Scientific Name: Tulipa
Family: Lilaceae
Availability: October- June, peaks December-April. Some limited availability ou
Tulip 'White Valley' is a peony-flowered variety, boasting large, fully double blooms. The creamy white flowers are streaked with green for a refreshing colour contrast.
Shapely and elegant, Tulip ?Bella Blush? is undeniably beautiful. The large blooms of this Darwin-hybrid make superb cut flowers, and create an unforgettable display in spring beds and borders.
For a completely fresh look in your garden during spring, try Tulip ?Tangerine Green?! The citrus shades of this showy tulip add some zing to beds, borders and patio pots
These handsome tulips will come back year after year just like true perennials! Sturdy stems and colourful blooms appear from early April, and with superb weather resistance they will keep looking good for longer. The bold colours and strong upright stems make this mix particularly good for cutting and bringing indoors to enjoy. Ht. 30-40cm. Supplied as bulbs.
These fabulous new tulips are an unexpected but truly harmonious blend of pink and apple green.These are long-lasting in bloom, flowering from early May, and therefpre make wonderful cut flowers too. Ht. 40-50cm. Supplied as bulbs.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers
Rich, vanilla-yellow petals are cupped by sumptuous blackcurrant purple tepals for the most luxurious display. Tulip ?Ice Cream Yellow? is a real extrovert, demanding attention from everyone that passes!
The best spring bulbs for magnificent colour! This versatile mix of vibrant flowers, held above slender, sturdy stems look fabulous grown in beds, borders, containers and window boxes. Plant Tulip 'Majestic Mix' in groups to best appreciate the superb colouring in April and May.
Feast your eyes on this festival of colours. This tulip mixture is ideal for your spring garden and includes beautiful double peony-like blooms of deep red, white, lilac, white/red and yellow/red. Ht. 30-40cm.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers
Classic tulips in a range of bright colours, long-lasting flowers from mid to late spring. Ht. 50cm. Supplied as bulbs.
An extraordinary peony-flowered Tulip with a formation of petals that resembles an ice-cream cone! Layer upon layer of fluffy white petals are encased by an outer layer of magenta tepals, each with a green stripe. Sure to be a talking point in your spring garden, Tulip 'Ice Cream' looks fabulous in beds, borders, containers and window boxes.
Add a tropical touch to your spring displays with this exciting parrot tulip! Ruffled yellow petals each have a delicate orange-red margin, with the odd flash of green appearing on the outer petals. From mid to late spring Tulip 'Caribbean Parrot' erupts into a frenzy of colour, looking striking grouped in borders, beds and patio containers.