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
Flaming pointed petals of red and yellow are stunning in spring borders and patio pots. Ht. 50cm. Supplied as bulbs.
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!
Prized by flower arrangers for its rounded double blooms, with layer upon layer of petals. Tulip ?Double flag? is an exquisite variety in an opulent shade of mauve-purple. This stunning Tulip makes a superb cut flower, but is equally impressive grown in large groups throughout beds, borders and containers.
A colour co-ordinated match made in heaven, these two varieties of tulip complement each other so well that it would be a shame to see them apart! ?Magic Lavender? and the paler ?Mango Charm? will flower simultaneously in April and May.
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).
Beautiful shades of red and orange appear to blend together wonderfully on the blooms of this stunning Tulip ?Avignon?. This easy to grow yet incredibly exotic looking variety will create a dazzling effect when planted en-masse in large drifts through your spring flower beds or in large bunches in patio containers.
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.
If you have the space and want the most beautiful and unusual tree to fill it then try this young 'tulip tree', native to North America. It'll soon be making a wonderful display with its tulip-esque flower buds and apple green to orange blend flowers in mid-summer, and golden autumn foliage. Ultimate height 20m. Supplied in 9cm pots.
Give your garden the ?wow? factor in spring with the luxuriant blooms of Tulip ?Ice Cream Duo?. This pair of peony-flowered varieties make perfect planting partners, bringing opulence to beds, borders and patio containers.
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.
If you're a fan of double, peony-flowered Tulips then you will certainly fall for Tulip 'Boombastic Red'! The bold scarlet blooms are unmissable, making this the perfect choice for a prominent display.
Cerise pink flames dance across the white petals, each creating a unique pattern. This fabulous, bicolour Tulip is at its most dramatic when planted in bold groups in beds and borders, or crowded into wide patio containers.