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
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.
Just look at this beauty - Pillar-box red blooms with white centres that are delicately edged in violet! Tulip ?Topgun? is extremely showy, with bold colours and wide open flowers that make an ostentatious display wherever you plant them. Fill beds, borders and containers with these spectacular bulbs and enjoy their light fragrance from April to May. Tulip ?Topgun? also makes a dramatic cut flower for spring bouquets. Height: 40cm (16?). Spread: 10cm (4?).
Magical pink blooms frosted with a pure white fringe. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
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.
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
Bold flowers of yellow and flaming red with distinctive ruffled petals. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
Long slender flowers of pure ivory with feathered edges in soft purple. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
Exquisite fragranceSuperb cut-flowerExquisitely fragranced rosette blooms of purest pink with many petals. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
Dramatic bright pink cup-shaped flowers on are carried on strong, sturdy stems. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.