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 striking mix of elegant, lily flowered tulips. Tulip ?Elegant Mix? is a slightly more unusual collection of the traditional tulips theat we see in gardens during the spring.
If you love cut flowers then Tulip 'Florist's Treat Mixed' are the perfect spring blooms. This luxurious mix of colour-coordinated Tulips brings together fringed and double varieties that create an extravagant 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.
Flaming pointed petals of red and yellow are stunning in spring borders and patio pots. Ht. 50cm. Supplied as bulbs.
A luxurious mix of double 'peony' bloomed tulips, offering an explosion of early spring colour. Long lasting in borders, returning strong each spring for many years in the garden. A low growing mix ideal for filling out beds and borders. Ht. 20cm.
Beautiful ice white cupped blooms set against green foliage. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
A fruity colour mix for a beautifully coordinated display! Tulip ?Berry Sorbet? is a carefully blended mix of fringed and classically shaped varieties that will bring colour and texture to your garden each Spring.
Feast your eyes on this festival of colours. This tulip mixture is ideal for your spring garden and includes beautiful double peony-like blooms of deep red, white, lilac, white/red and yellow/red. Ht. 30-40cm.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers
Dramatic velvety maroon-black blooms with a silky sheen. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
A full-border blend of some of the most popular garden tulips, selected for 8 weeks of colour during spring. If you want no-thought, no-fuss spring colour next season, this is the easy option mix for you. Containing tall, medium and dwarf varieties in a wide range of colours and forms. Ht. 20-60cm.
This year we are delighted to be the only mail order company to offer this very special Tulip. Tulip Liberation was named at a special ceremony in 2014 to celebrate 70 years of liberation following World War II. Bulbs of this variety were planted in only a few select places including Kew Gardens in London and the islands of Jersey and Guernsey which were both occupied during the war. These are great for borders and as cut flowers.
These flamboyant beauties are richly ornamental with striking waved and crested 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!