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
Magical pink blooms frosted with a pure white fringe. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
Tulip ?Whispering Dream? will mesmerise you with its gradual transformation as the blooms mature. Initially the white blooms are delicately edged in soft pink, but this gradually darkens and diffuses toward the base of each flower, until the top half is a deep shade of raspberry over an ivory-white base. The elegant, champagne-flute shape of this Lily-flowered variety also widens slowly to reveal the centre of each flower. Plant this variety alone or mix it with a plain white variety to create an unforgettable display in beds, borders and containers this spring. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 10cm (4).
Exquisite pyramid shaped blooms with the darkest purple black petals. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too!
A stunning large, double flowered variety that certainly lives up to its name! Tulip ?Big Giant? has huge, ?peony-style? flowers whose golden petals are flecked with red flashes. Each bloom can reach up to 6 inches across, so as you can imagine, a large group is going to create a huge impact in your garden!
A really stand-out variety largely due to the vibrant red blooms. This gorgeous Tulip will greet the Spring with a showstopping display and make your containers and borders look simply fabulous. A really great choice and this is a really great offer, don't miss it!
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.
A multi flowering tulip variety that will create a wow factor in your garden next spring. Tulip ?Flaming Cub? will produce between 5 and 8 blooms per stem, each individual bloom a striking mix of red and white flames.
For a tulip with maximum impact in any spring display, look no further than Tulip 'Suncatcher'. These bold, two-tone flowers have the classic goblet shape, starting a deep, golden yellow with fiery red tips to each petal to make them really stand out. Best planted in large groups where the can really make a statement, these wonderful blooms are perfect for cutting too! Height: 45cm .Spread: 15cm (6)
An early flowering variety, Tulip Flaming Beauty comes in a delightful mix of bright bicoloured shades of yellow, orange, pink, purple and white. Perfect for any Spring garden, these Tulip Bulbs look best when planted in groups in your borders or patio pots.
What could be easier than this perfect blend of pre-spaced and filled bulbs - arranged as 7 brilliant deep purple Tulip 'Purple Prince', surrounded by 12 powder blue Muscari, creating a lovely effect. Perfect for dropping straight into larger pots (diameter 25cm (10in) or more), or into the garden for circles of colour. Using the unique biodegradable package, these Plant-o-Mat Drop in pods are a quick and simple way to take all the hassle out of planting bulbs. No more worrying about colours, or spacing Simply plant the whole tray into the ground or a pot - watch the helpful video to see how. You cannot get easier gardening than this for flowers next spring and for years beyond.