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
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.
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. The gorgeous, pure white bowl-shaped flowers look absolutely pristine above broad grey-green leaves. Beautiful when grow together for an exquisite, refreshing spring display, they don't need any help to look magnificent. However, adding cream and pastel tulips will create a wonderful glade-like atmosphere. Triumph tulips will thrive in sun or partial shade, they 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 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).
A fabulous double tulip, producing a burst of luxuriant colour in spring, 'Double Red' is perfect for beds, borders and containers. With double-cupped, bowl-shaped blossoms and medium stem length, they are ideal for cutting. An easy-to-grow, hardy perennial, they thrive in rich fertile, well-drained conditions, enjoying full or afternoon sun. Plant in the autumn to enjoy long-lasting, opulent red blooms in the spring. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Weave amongst other spring-flowering bulbs for an impressive display.
A cheerful perennial, producing a burst of dramatic colour in mid-late spring, 'Triump Red' is the perfect tulip for beds, borders and containers. These single-bloom, classic cup-shaped flowers grow on sturdy stems and are resistant to wind and rain, with a fabulous bouquet that makes them ideal for cutting. Easy to grow, they thrive in rich, fertile, well-drained conditions, enjoying full or afternoon sun. Plant in autumn for mid-late spring flowering, each rich red bloom lasting 1-2 weeks in April. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs for planting in the autumn, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Mix them with bright yellow daffodils or any other flowering bulb for a wonderful contrast.
A versatile, perennial bulb, producing a fantastic display of delicate pink and white in mid-late spring, this tulip variety is perfect for beds, borders and containers. With single-bloom, classic cup-shaped flowers growing on sturdy stems, they are resistant to wind and rain, with a fabulous bouquet that makes them ideal for cutting. Easy to grow, they thrive in rich fertile, well-drained conditions, enjoying full or afternoon sun. Plant in the autumn for mid-late spring flowering, each pretty bloom lasting 1-2 weeks in April. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Mix them with any other solid-colour flowering bulb for a wonderful contrast.
A cheerful perennial bulb, producing a burst of golden blooms in mid-late spring, 'Triumph Yellow' is perfect for beds, borders and containers. The single-bloom, classic cup-shaped flowers grow on sturdy stems and are resistant to wind and rain, with a fabulous bouquet that makes them ideal for cutting. Easy to grow, they thrive in rich fertile, well-drained conditions, enjoying full or afternoon sun. Plant in autumn for mid-late spring flowering, each golden bloom lasting up to 2 weeks in April. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Mix them with other spring-flowering bulbs in bright colour combinations to give a fresh and vibrant display.
A bold, chestnut-brown pointed petal, tipped with ochre yellow, gives tulip 'Gavota' a distinct colour contrast that will add drama to your mid and late spring flowering. With long-lasting blooms through April and early May, they are an ideal choice to extend springtime flowering in your beds, borders and containers. Set on sturdy stems, the striking colours are enhanced by attractive green foliage, which provides a delightful display for your vase. An easy-to-grow hardy bulb, they thrive in rich fertile, well-drained conditions, enjoying full or afternoon sun - plant plenty in the autumn to enjoy flowering well into spring and give enough for cut flowers. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots and can be combined with other spring-flowering bulbs, early flowering perennials and shrubs for a stunning display.
Tulipa urumiensis, or 'Tarda', produces an abundance of canary yellow, fragrant flowers with bright white, pointed tips - giving a cheerful 'egg yolk' appearance, set amid glossy, bright-green leaves. Easy to grow and with short, sturdy stems of up to 15cm, this is a perfect choice for rock and gravel gardens and containers; it is equally happy in beds and borders - or even for populating grassy areas. A favourite for cut flowers, they look stunning in a vase. Each clump has up to 6 star-shaped, blooms. With its pointed petals and open-cupped demeanour, the 'Tarda' variety is a more natural-looking tulip than its hybrid cousins. An enduring favourite, this easy-to-grow ancient variety was first cultivated in the late 16th century. These fully hardy tulips are best planted in a sunny or lightly shaded position, in rich, well-drained soil. Plant with other spring-flowering bulbs, perennials or shrubs to add a cheerful highlight to any colour scheme. Supplied as a pack of 30 bulbs, size 6/7 for autumn planting.
A fosteriana tulip that grows to around 30cm tall, 'Concerto' bears large, fragrant, buttercream flowers with yellow bases and black centres. Set amid attractive grey-green foliage, their exquisite colouring will mix beautifully with bolder colours. A mid-height, long-lasting tulip with sturdy stems, it is perfect for beds, borders and containers, and make an excellent cut flower. Easy to grow and fully hardy, 'Concerto' will flower from April to May, adding a fresh and vibrant feel to your spring garden, patio or decking. Otherwise known as Emperor tulips, fosteriana varieties are closely related to their wild ancestors so will naturalise easily if left in the ground. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs for autumn planting, they are best placed in a sunny or lightly shaded position, in rich, well-drained soil.
Deep salmon-pink flowers with golden centres, rising above mounds of grey-green, mottled foliage, make 'Toronto' a lively addition to your garden in spring. An impressive multiheaded tulip, each bulb giving 3-5 long-lasting blooms, they flower from late April through May and will not fail to bring warmth to your planting schemes. One of the most popular varieties, this characterful greigii tulip boasts a well-deserved RHS Award of Garden Merit. Versatile and easy to grow, the large-petalled blooms on short, sturdy stems look stunning in rock gardens, beds, borders and containers. They also make an attractive display in a vase. This fully hardy perennial tulip is easy to grow and will naturalise well if left in the ground. Mix with contrasting colours for dramatic effect. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs ready for planting, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Place in a sunny or lightly shaded position in rich, well-drained soil.
This appealing double tulip offers full, white flowers, each petal feathered with raspberry-red stripes as if painted on - hence the tulip family name of 'Rembrandt'. Their colour and form are perfectly framed by pretty, silvery-green foliage, and with long-lasting blooms from late April/May, they are an ideal choice to extend the springtime cheer in your beds, borders and containers. Their striking, bowl-shaped blossoms make a charming display in a vase. An easy-to-grow, hardy perennial, Carnaval de Nice thrives in rich fertile, well-drained conditions, enjoying full or afternoon sun. Plant in the autumn to enjoy flowering well into spring, with enough for plenty of cut flowers. Supplied as a pack of 12 bulbs, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Weave them amongst other spring-flowering bulbs for a stunning display.
With immensely pretty, single flowers of ivory-white streaked with green, 'Spring Green' will add stunning highlights to your springtime garden, patio or decking. With long-lasting, single blooms, appearing from late April into May, this viridiflora variety is perfect for combining with early and late spring-flowering bulbs to extend your seasonal colour. The slightly feathery, cup-shaped flowers grow on tall, sturdy stems and will introduce a crisp and elegant note to the front or middle of a border. They harmonise beautifully with lush perennial or silvery-green foliage and make a stunning cut flower display. Easy to grow and fully deserving of its RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Spring Green' is a proven performer and the bulbs will naturalise well, flowering repeatedly if left in place. Alternatively, they can be lifted for replanting the following autumn. Supplied as a pack of 12 bulbs ready for planting, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Plant them with bright yellow daffodils or plum-coloured tulips for wonderful contrast. Plant in a sunny or lightly shaded position in rich, well-drained soil.