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
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).
'Blushing Lady', with its petals of gentle salmon-pink blending into a soft yellow edge, is one of the prettiest of tulip varieties to bring harmony to your beds, borders or pots. Long-lasting blooms, flourishing from late April into early May, make this variety an ideal choice for extended springtime flowering. With open-cupped, single blooms, they provide a delicate foil for other late spring-flowering bulbs and sit happily within elegant or contrasting colour schemes. Their appealing blush flowers are perfectly framed by soft green foliage and provide excellent flowers for your vase. An easy-to-grow hardy perennial, they thrive in rich fertile, well-drained conditions, enjoying full or afternoon sun. Supplied as a pack of 12 bulbs, plant generously in the autumn to enjoy flowering well into spring, with enough for plenty of cut flowers.
A fabulous double tulip, producing a burst of luxuriant colour in spring, they are perfect for beds, borders and containers. Their soft, double-cupped, bowl-shaped blossoms and medium stem length make them 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 for long-lasting, opulent purple blooms in the spring. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Weave them amongst other spring-flowering bulbs for a luxuriant display.
This charming double tulip offers an abundance of snowy-white flowers to add contrast to your spring beds, borders and containers. Their soft, double-cupped, bowl-shaped blossoms and medium stem length make them 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 for long-lasting, pretty white blooms in the spring. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Weave them amongst other spring-flowering bulbs for a luxuriant display
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.
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.
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.
'Happy Generation' is an eye-catching Triumph type tulip, with gorgeous ivory-white, frilly-edged petals rising from yellow bases, with ruby-red flames running up the petal ribs. Irresistibly pretty, the flowers are set amid variegated foliage with blue-green, silver-margined leaves. These long-lasting, classic cup-shaped blooms will pack a punch in mid to late spring beds, borders and containers. They are particularly striking when contrasted with other spring-flowering bulbs in solid colours. They also look stunning in a vase. A versatile and hardy perennial, 'Happy Generation' is easy to grow, and a good choice for forcing for an early spring display. 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. Plant with bright yellow daffodils or tulips for a harmonious display.
A spectacular parrot tulip with large, frilly-petalled, bowl-shaped flowers of pure white accentuated with green, flamelike streaks. Set amid attractive grey-green foliage, they are striking in a classic 'white garden' or when combined with other colours for dramatic effect. Plant among ground cover or perennials such as hostas for impressive accents of white. These statuesque tulips will grow up to 50cm and are perfect for beds, borders and containers. They also make an excellent cut flower, adding a touch of luxury to any arrangement. Easy to grow and fully hardy, 'Madonna' will flower from April to May, adding a fresh and vibrant feel to your spring garden, patio or decking. Supplied as a pack of 12 bulbs for autumn planting, they are best placed in a sunny or lightly shaded position, in rich, well-drained soil.
A multiheaded tulip with pointed petals, 'Orange Toronto' opens into cup-shapeded blooms up to 12cm wide, adding a burst of cheerful colour to your garden from early to mid-spring. This versatile botanical variety is an ideal choice for rock gardens, beds, borders and containers, and naturalises easily in grassy areas. Set on sturdy stems, the flowers rise above mounds of swordlike leaves to a height of 20-30cm, the attractive foliage remaining green long after flowering. An easy-to-grow hardy bulb, they thrive in rich fertile, well-drained conditions, enjoying full or afternoon sun. Flowering from April to May, this robust all-rounder tolerates rural and urban environments. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots and can be mixed with later-flowering bulbs to extend your spring colour.
A multi-flowering variety, 'Quebec' rewards generously with 3-5 flowers per bulb. Petals of pinky-red, with a broad cream edge and contrasting primrose yellow base are set amid lightly mottled green foliage. With stems of up to 35cm, 'Quebec' is perfect for containers, beds and borders. An excellent choice for cut flowers, they also look stunning in a vase. Easy to grow, these hardy tulips flower from April to May, making a stunning addition to any springtime planting scheme. 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. Plant with other spring-flowering bulbs or perennials to bring your garden to life.
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.