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
For an elegant spring display, look no further than Tulip ?Cream Cocktail?. The classically shaped blooms are creamy white with a refined, pale gold flame to each petal.
Sumptuous peony-flowered tulips with fully double flowers and a gentle fragrance! Tulip ?Queensday? makes fabulous spring display in beds, borders and containers. The orange-gold flowers are streaked with raspberry-pink, creating an attention-grabbing display.
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.
Shapely and elegant, Tulip ?Bella Blush? is undeniably beautiful. The large blooms of this Darwin-hybrid make superb cut flowers, and create an unforgettable display in spring beds and borders.
For a completely fresh look in your garden during spring, try Tulip ?Tangerine Green?! The citrus shades of this showy tulip add some zing to beds, borders and patio pots
It?s never been so easy to create a professional looking display! This striking collection of Tulips is perfect for planting en masse throughout beds and borders.
These handsome tulips will come back year after year just like true perennials! Sturdy stems and colourful blooms appear from early April, and with superb weather resistance they will keep looking good for longer. The bold colours and strong upright stems make this mix particularly good for cutting and bringing indoors to enjoy. Ht. 30-40cm. Supplied as bulbs.
These fabulous new tulips are an unexpected but truly harmonious blend of pink and apple green.These are long-lasting in bloom, flowering from early May, and therefpre make wonderful cut flowers too. Ht. 40-50cm. Supplied as bulbs.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers
Rich, vanilla-yellow petals are cupped by sumptuous blackcurrant purple tepals for the most luxurious display. Tulip ?Ice Cream Yellow? is a real extrovert, demanding attention from everyone that passes!
The best spring bulbs for magnificent colour! This versatile mix of vibrant flowers, held above slender, sturdy stems look fabulous grown in beds, borders, containers and window boxes. Plant Tulip 'Majestic Mix' in groups to best appreciate the superb colouring in April and May.
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