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
A new, delightful, purple-lilac coloured variety, Tulip ?Carre? will inject some subtle colouring to a spring border that is usually awash with bright yellows and oranges!
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
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.
Classic tulips in a range of bright colours, long-lasting flowers from mid to late spring. Ht. 50cm. Supplied as bulbs.
Enormous curled and ruffled blooms in a vibrant mix of purple with green accents. These tulips add a tropical accent to the garden! Ht. 25cm. Supplied as bulbs.
Prized by flower arrangers for its rounded double blooms, with layer upon layer of petals. Tulip ?Double flag? is an exquisite variety in an opulent shade of mauve-purple. This stunning Tulip makes a superb cut flower, but is equally impressive grown in large groups throughout beds, borders and containers.
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.
A new double, peony style tulip with petals in a tropical orange colour, Tulip ?Exotic Orange? will brighten up spring displays with a warm glow.
Flaming pointed petals of red and yellow are stunning in spring borders and patio pots. Ht. 50cm. Supplied as bulbs.
A multi flowering tulip variety that will create a wow factor in your garden next spring. Tulip ?Flaming Cub? will produce between 5 and 8 blooms per stem, each individual bloom a striking mix of red and white flames.
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.