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
The irresistible charms of Tulip 'Floresta' are sure to win your heart! This red and white striped beauty produces multiple blooms per bulb for a generous display of spring colour.
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.
Plant Tulip ?Fly Away? in bold groups where its distinctive blooms will give the appearance of dancing flames. Orange petals, edged with gold, are carried on sturdy, upright stems from April to May. The eye-catching flowers make a fine cut flower for a vase indoors, where you can enjoy their soft fragrance too. Grow Tulip ?Fly away? in beds, borders and containers for a dramatic display, year after year. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 10cm (4).
Outstanding frilly edged petals with an unusual apple-green streak make for a truly impressive display. This stunning mix of colours is perfect for use en-masse in the garden borders or planters. The sturdy yet slender stems are also ideal for cutting. Ht. 50cm. Supplied as bulbs.
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.
Blush apricot blooms with an elegant slender shape make this an unmissable Tulip despite its height! Tulip 'Fur Elise' is a charming dwarf variety reaching just 30cm tall making it perfect for planting in front of taller varieties in beds and borders.
A Darwin Hybrid with big golden blooms and contrasting dark eyes for a truly sunny display! Tulip 'Golden Apeldoorn' is perfect for planting en masse in beds and borders to deliver a big colour impact.
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
Tulip 'Havran' is a stylish Triumph variety boasting multiple blooms per stem. The rich, berry tones of each bloom are overlaid with a silvery sheen that give this variety a sophisticated look.
Give your garden the ?wow? factor in spring with the luxuriant blooms of Tulip ?Ice Cream Duo?. This pair of peony-flowered varieties make perfect planting partners, bringing opulence to beds, borders and patio containers.
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!
An extraordinary peony-flowered Tulip with a formation of petals that resembles an ice-cream cone! Layer upon layer of fluffy white petals are encased by an outer layer of magenta tepals, each with a green stripe. Sure to be a talking point in your spring garden, Tulip 'Ice Cream' looks fabulous in beds, borders, containers and window boxes.