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
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!
This striking bicolour tulip combines shades of warm cinnamon and rose-pink for a most unusual display. As they mature, the intriguing blooms deepen to a rich caramel colour, with a sweet sugary fragrance to match.
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.
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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.
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).
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!
Tulip 'Pieter' boasts zingy lemon blooms striped with a flash of lime green to the centre of each petal. Refreshingly simple, this understated variety, has a modern ?lily? flower shape that brings a contemporary feel to your planting schemes. Perfect for filling beds, borders and containers with spring colour, and equally stunning as a cut flower in spring bouquets. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 10cm (4).
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.
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.
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.