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
Part of the Triumph tulip family this group enjoys a sturdy stem similar to a peony shaped flower is sure to be a winner Big, blousy blooms, which are a rich royal purple with bluish undertones. Related to the ever-popular (single-flowered) 'Negrita' this new double form is also sure to be a big hit.#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B21212F9"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B2121309"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
These pretty multi headed tulips in a vibrant deep neon pink colour, that would stand out in any night club, hence the name, guaranteed to brighten all your your border displays in spring. We all need colour in our life and these will certainly hit the spot. #html-body [data-pb-style="60599B21210A3"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B21210B4"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
Create a spring display of tulips that, when planted en-masse, will look like a gorgeous fiery sunset. Shades that range from deep, dark red, through to light, creamy-yellow, mix together to form a stunning display!
A mixture of bicoloured tulips, this collection of traditional types will set your garden awash with colour in spring and is perfect if clean, simple blooms are what you want. 'Viridiflora' Tulips have vase-shaped flowers with pointed petals and broad, strappy leaves. Each bloom is marked with green through the midrib, which serves to highlight the colour of the flower beautifully and is colourful enough to brighten even the dullest area of your garden. Strong stems make these tulips perfect for cutting and they make fabulous, long lasting flowers look great when brought into your home. Plant them in any well-drained soil in a sunny position your garden and then as soon as Aprilarrives, your spring garden will be full of gorgeous colour. Supplied as a pack of 25 bulbs, size 10/11 ready for planting in autumn. Growing to a height of approx. 45cm.
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!
This stunning collection of large-flowered tulips will bring a striking touch of glamour to your spring garden. A combination of flamboyant deep, rich purples and pink, they work in harmony to spectacular effect. The colours look wonderful against the broad, grey-green foliage. Plant them in large groups for maximum impact. Tulip 'Black Parrot' is a flamboyant, showy parrot variety with incredibly dark purple flowers. The petals are deeply ruffled and cut to make this a spectacular looking tulip. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit. You'll receive 10 bulbs, growing to a height of 55 cm (22 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Tulip 'Ronaldo' is a Triumph tulip, a cross between two exceptional varieties, Single Early and Darwin, creating an extremely robust tulip with superb weather resistance. The large, cup shaped flowers are a gorgeous rich maroon colour. You'll receive 10 bulbs, growing to a height of 40 cm (16 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Tulip 'Pink' Superb, rich pink that creates a stunning colour contrast with the dark purple of 'Black Parrot' and 'Ronald'.You'll receive 10 bulbs, size 10/11, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Easy to grow in sun or partial shade, in borders or large pots with free-draining soil, plant them in autumn to flower in spring. They will give you a superb display which will get better every year as they begin to naturalise and spread. If you prefer, the tulips can be dug up and stored over winter. Supplied as 30 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn.
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.
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.
'Young Love' is a beautiful pairing of cream tulips that look like they belong together. They are Fosteriana, or Emperor tulips, bred for their superb coloring and sensational flowers on very robust stems and are some of the earliest to bloom in spring. A combination of 'Flaming Purrisima' and 'White Valley' tulips, the flowers are extremely large, growing to 10 cm (4 in) across. They have superb weather resistance and will stand up to the rain and wind of spring well. With the creamy petals and touches of pink and green, these graceful tulips are simply gorgeous, either in the garden or cut in a vase. Tulip 'Flaming Purrisima' has creamy white flowers with petals that gradually change to pink towards their edges with a delightful, feathered pattern and they are a deeper pink on the inside. Tulip 'White Valley' Rich cream, semi-double flowers with a touch of buttery yellow at the base of the petals, with outer petals streaked in green. Easy to grow in sun or partial shade, in borders or large pots with free-draining soil, plant them in autumn to flower in spring. They will give you a superb display which will get better every year as they begin to naturalise and spread. If you prefer, the tulips can be dug up and stored over winter. Supplied as 25 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).
Blush apricot blooms with an elegant slender shape make this an unmissable Tulip despite its height! Tulip 'Fur Elise' is a charming dwarf variety reaching just 30cm tall making it perfect for planting in front of taller varieties in beds and borders.
'ChouChou' is a collection of the recently introduced 'Curiosity' tulips, an extremely attractive bicoloured variety with flowers that change colour as they age. It is a Triumph tulip, a cross between two exceptional and successful varieties, Single Early and Darwin. The result is a range of outstanding, robust tulips in a range of fabulous colours. The large, ivory white blooms emerge with bright magenta edged petals. As they age the edges broaden until almost the entire flower has turned to rich, vibrant pink that looks spectacular against to long, sword shaped leaves. They will thrive in sun or partial shade, and are ideal in large planters or in flower borders, especially in large groups, and the long, straight stems make them wonderful for cutting for indoor displays. Tulips are very easy to grow and care for and can be left in the ground after flowering as long as it's well drained, so you'll get another wonderful display the following year as they slowly naturalise and spread, or they can be dug up and stored over winter before replanting the following spring. Supplied as 10 bulbs, size 11/12, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 45 cm (18 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).