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
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!
Sumptuous peony-flowered tulips with fully double flowers and a gentle fragrance! Tulip ?Queensday? makes fabulous spring display in beds, borders and containers. The orange-gold flowers are streaked with raspberry-pink, creating an attention-grabbing display.
An extraordinary new variety with gently crimped petals in a magical array of colours, reminiscent of the plumage of an exotic bird. Tulip ?Rasta Parrot? is simply captivating.
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.
A peony-flowered Tulip with voluptuous, rounded golden blooms and a surprisingly good perfume. Tulips aren?t normally noted for their scent but this one certainly breaks that mould!
Long slender flowers of pure ivory with feathered edges in soft purple. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
This outstanding variety of Triumph tulip has a typical goblet shaped bloom, deep burgundy with a copper edge that will slowly fade to silver as the flower matures. Perfect for impact planting and also for the cut flower garden too!
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.