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
Parrot tulips are wonderfully flamboyant and some of the showiest tulips available with their incredible flower shapes and stunning colours. Emerging from lush grey-green foliage, the enormous bowl-shaped flowers of 'Rococo' burst open in a show stopping explosion of bright, velvety red flowers with luscious dark maroon markings and vivid lime green highlights. As they age, the flowers open almost flat like plates, showing off their stunning colours. They make a bold statement when planted in large groups in pots and flower borders, these are incredibly impressive tulips and wonderful cut flowers for luxurious indoor arrangements. 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 autumn. Supplied as 12 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 45 cm (18 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).
This miniature variety of Tulip makes a stunning addition to spring containers and rockeries in particular. Its scarlet colouring and dwarf nature, appropriately gives it the name scarlet baby, but also make them the perfect choice for filling in small gaps in beds and borders. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbs as they are perfect for planting with many different colour variations to give fresh, vibrant spring colour to your garden, patio or decking. They are also favoured for their ability to make great cut flower display indoors. Plant in autumn for stunning spring displays.
Striking lilac-pink flowers with a pretty yellow centre, these species tulips have short stems with pointed petals. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbs, as they are great planted with many different colour variations to give a fresh, vibrant spring colour to your garden, patio or decking. They also make great cut flowers to brighten up the house. Plant in autumn for stunning spring displays.
These spectacular double-flowering tulips are also known as 'Peony tulips' for the close resemblance that the sweetly scented, blousey blooms bear to that early summer favourite. They will bloom from April through May, bringing a luxuriant splash of colour to your garden and filling the air with delightful perfume. Tulips are perfect for planting in a mix of hues, shapes and sizes, contrasting beautifully against one another, so plant them en masse in borders for a wave of colour - or in containers for a superb springtime feature. This mix of double-blooming tulips is ideal for creating eye-catching colour and structure. Simply plant the bulbs and look forward to spring, when they will erupt into a delightful display. With long-lasting blooms on elegant stems, they make lovely cut flowers, too. Simply bunch in a vase to bring a beautiful touch of spring colour and scent to your windowsill or mantelpiece. Tulips are very easy to grow, they are suitable for gardeners of every level of experience. Supplied as a mix of 20 bulbs, size 10+ ready to plant out in autumn.
This stunning bouquet of British grown Tulips makes a stunning arrangement and simply perfect for any occasion! A beautiful hand-tied bouquet to send best wishes, or to show a loved one just how much you care. Tulips are a superb addition to any room and this bouquet will bring any lucky recipient plenty of joy. We have included tulips in various colours as well as gypsophila for that full effect and an artistic pick to top it all off. The perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or even treat yourself! Proud to support local British growers and enjoy free handmade Yorkshire chocolate truffles.
Commonly known as the wild Tulip, this species is tough, reliable and easy to naturalise. Unlike the highly bred, shapely forms of today?s modern cultivars, Tulip sylvestris retains a carefree habit with wide, scented, golden blooms that rise upon slender stems.
A beautiful striking fiery orange coloured tulip, with unique lily-like pointed petals, 'Synaeda Orange' will really make a bold statement in your beds and borders next spring. Flowering from April through to the end of May, 'Synaeda Orange' is a vigorous and incredibly versatile variety of tulip that will flourish in a sunny, sheltered spot in the garden or on your patio. 'Synaeda Orange' looks fantastic planted up en masse in a large gap in the border, or why not mix things up and plant alongside varieties such as 'Washington' for an even louder display, or 'Apricot Fox' to tone things down a little. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbs, not only because they look spectacular creating accents of vibrant colour within spring displays but because they're just as great in beds and borders as the are in pots and containers. They're also fantastic as cut flowers that can be brought inside and displayed in vases to brighten up the indoors as well as the outdoors. Plant in autumn for stunning spring displays.
A little bit different to the classic variety, these parrot tulips have a two-toned colour and roughly textured petals. They’re the ideal pick-me-up or present for a family member. Reach out today with Flowers and Plants Co.
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.
A great mixture of tulips to give you a kaleidoscope of colour. They are incredibly versatile, very strong and sturdy, with the classic tulip shape. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbs, as they are are great planted with many different colour variations to give a fresh, vibrant spring colour to your garden, patio or decking. They also make great cut flowers to brighten up the house. Plant in autumn for stunning spring displays.
Triumph tulips were created by crossing two highly regarded and successful varieties, Single Early and Darwin. The result is a range of outstanding, robust tulips in a range of fabulous colours. This spectacular variety has large, sumptuous, rich velvety single purple flowers. Goblet shaped, they're held on very strong, straight stems. Try growing them with other tulips in shades of pink and mauve for a calm, sophisticated look, or plant them alongside bright oranges and yellows for a daring colour contrast. Growing happily in sun or partial shade, they are ideal in large planters or in flower borders, especially in large groups. The long, straight stems make them wonderful for cutting for spectacular 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 15 bulbs, size 11/12, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).
Triumph tulips are 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. Large, cup shaped single flowers in bright red and pure white stand out impressively above the upright, grey-green foliage of tulip 'Triumph Red and White'. They look spectacular planted together or dotted through borders for cheerful splash of spring colour. Triumph tulips will thrive in sun or partial shade, they are ideal in large pots 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 15 bulbs, size 11/12, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).