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
Yellow Flight' is a reliably flowering tulip with classic, cup-shaped blooms in sunny yellow upon sturdy stems. A superb addition to beds, borders and containers and excellent for cutting. Ht. 40-50cm. Supplied as bulbs.
Ronaldo' is a reliably flowering tulip with classic, cup-shaped blooms in rich, purple-maroon upon sturdy stems. A superb addition to beds, borders and containers and excellent for cutting. Ht. 40-50cm. Supplied as bulbs.
Snowstar' is a reliably flowering tulip with classic, cup-shaped blooms in pure white upon sturdy stems. A superb addition to beds, borders and containers and excellent for cutting. Ht. 40-50cm. Supplied as bulbs.
A full-border blend of some of the most popular garden tulips, selected for 8 weeks of colour during spring. If you want no-thought, no-fuss spring colour next season, this is the easy option mix for you. Containing tall, medium and dwarf varieties in a wide range of colours and forms. Ht. 20-60cm.
Magical pink blooms frosted with a pure white fringe. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
Just look at this beauty - Pillar-box red blooms with white centres that are delicately edged in violet! Tulip ?Topgun? is extremely showy, with bold colours and wide open flowers that make an ostentatious display wherever you plant them. Fill beds, borders and containers with these spectacular bulbs and enjoy their light fragrance from April to May. Tulip ?Topgun? also makes a dramatic cut flower for spring bouquets. Height: 40cm (16?). Spread: 10cm (4?).
A striking mix of elegant, lily flowered tulips. Tulip ?Elegant Mix? is a slightly more unusual collection of the traditional tulips theat we see in gardens during the spring.
A new, delightful, purple-lilac coloured variety, Tulip ?Carre? will inject some subtle colouring to a spring border that is usually awash with bright yellows and oranges!
Create an eye catching display with these beautifully variegated, red and white blooms. Tulip ?Carnaval de Nice? is a later flowering variety that will bridge the gap between spring flowering bulbs and early summer bedding.
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.
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.
Classic tulips in a range of bright colours, long-lasting flowers from mid to late spring. Ht. 50cm. Supplied as bulbs.