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
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.
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.
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!
These terrific tulip flowers make a wonderful splash of colour in March-April and their frosted, frilly-edged petals are an extra treat! The dark ?black cherry' petals of ?Gorilla' are a fascinating contrast to the frosted mauves of ?Cummins'. Ideal in patio containers or grouped in a border. Ht. 40cm. Supplied as bulbs.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubersUseful 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.
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.
This wonderful Peony Tulip has huge violet-purple blooms which open early and last longer than many other varieties. 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!
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.
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.
The rounded double blooms of this showy variety look like toffee-apples on their stiff, upright stems! The rich gold and caramel tones of this Peony-flowered variety bring an unusual twist to your garden, delivering a retro colour theme for a trendy vintage feel.
Add a tropical touch to your spring displays with this exciting parrot tulip! Ruffled yellow petals each have a delicate orange-red margin, with the odd flash of green appearing on the outer petals. From mid to late spring Tulip 'Caribbean Parrot' erupts into a frenzy of colour, looking striking grouped in borders, beds and patio containers.