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
Give your spring garden some citrus zing with the zesty colours of our Tulip & Narcissus Fireworks Mix. This dazzling blend of Tulip ?Ballerina?, Narcissus ?Tahiti? and Narcissus ?Carlton? is just the thing to blast away the winter blues and welcome the spring! Plant them together in containers or grouped in borders to create a tailor-made colour theme. They make a great addition to cut flower gardens too, giving you an instant, co-ordinated bouquet.
The soft peachy shades of Tulip 'Apricot Beauty' are a breath of fresh air in spring. Their summery shades hint of warmer days to come!
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.
With its gentle primrose yellow blooms and classic goblet shape, Tulip 'World Friendship' makes a beautiful choice for to welcome the spring to your garden.
A classic single, white variety with goblet-shaped blooms, occasionally blushed pink at the petal edges. This dwarf variety makes a useful choice for planting alongside taller varieties for a contrast of both height and colour.
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A peony-flowered Tulip with voluptuous, rounded golden blooms and a surprisingly good perfume. Tulips aren?t normally noted for their scent but this one certainly breaks that mould!
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.
Commonly known as the wild Tulip, this species is tough, reliable and easy to naturalise. Unlike the highly bred, shapely forms of today?s modern cultivars, Tulip sylvestris retains a carefree habit with wide, scented, golden blooms that rise upon slender stems.
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These flamboyant beauties are richly ornamental with striking waved and crested petals. 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!