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 fabulous double tulip, producing a burst of luxuriant colour in spring, 'Double Red' is perfect for beds, borders and containers. With double-cupped, bowl-shaped blossoms and medium stem length, they are ideal for cutting. An easy-to-grow, hardy perennial, they thrive in rich fertile, well-drained conditions, enjoying full or afternoon sun. Plant in the autumn to enjoy long-lasting, opulent red blooms in the spring. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Weave amongst other spring-flowering bulbs for an impressive display.
The 'Bridal Kisses' collection is an aptly named collection of exquisite 'Peggy Wonder' tulips that are a feast for the eyes with their incredible flowers. Unusually for a tulip, each stem carries more than one flower. Beginning as large, globe shaped green buds, they open to a sumptuous mixture of pink, green and mauve on the outside, with shades of pink on the inside that fade to almost white towards the centre. The petals are wonderfully ruffled, and the double flowers are so large that they have to be seen to be believed. This extraordinary tulip will amaze all who see it. Once open, the flowers are long lasting, and the relatively compact size makes them ideal for growing in planters and window boxes as well as in spring borders. They are also excellent cut flowers and make stunning indoor displays and bouquets, and they are particularly popular with brides. Supplied as 5 bulbs, size 11/12, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 30 cm (1 ft) and width of 10 cm (4 in).
A spectacular parrot tulip with large, frilly-petalled, bowl-shaped flowers of pure white accentuated with green, flamelike streaks. Set amid attractive grey-green foliage, they are striking in a classic 'white garden' or when combined with other colours for dramatic effect. Plant among ground cover or perennials such as hostas for impressive accents of white. These statuesque tulips will grow up to 50cm and are perfect for beds, borders and containers. They also make an excellent cut flower, adding a touch of luxury to any arrangement. Easy to grow and fully hardy, 'Madonna' will flower from April to May, adding a fresh and vibrant feel to your spring garden, patio or decking. Supplied as a pack of 12 bulbs for autumn planting, they are best placed in a sunny or lightly shaded position, in rich, well-drained soil.
A multi-flowering variety, 'Quebec' rewards generously with 3-5 flowers per bulb. Petals of pinky-red, with a broad cream edge and contrasting primrose yellow base are set amid lightly mottled green foliage. With stems of up to 35cm, 'Quebec' is perfect for containers, beds and borders. An excellent choice for cut flowers, they also look stunning in a vase. Easy to grow, these hardy tulips flower from April to May, making a stunning addition to any springtime planting scheme. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs for autumn planting, they are best placed in a sunny or lightly shaded position, in rich, well-drained soil. Plant with other spring-flowering bulbs or perennials to bring your garden to life.
Tulip 'Lambada' creates a dazzling display with it's fiery colour scheme and frilly petal edges. As the flowers change from red to orange and finally to yellow as you near the top of the flower head, the vibrant display is topped-off with a frilly finale which looks spectacular once the flowers are fully open in April. Plus, like other fringed tulips, such as 'Canasta', they'e one of the longest lasting of all the tulips. Their short and compact large orange flowers will thrive in borders and pots and will also look stunning when cut and brought indoors to create beautiful vase displays. They're incredibly weather resistant for such a delicate looking flower and they're not only easy to grow, so they're great for beginners, but they're easy to look after too - maximum impact for minimum effort. Plant in autumn for stunning spring displays.
Special and Unique! Its easy to see how this unusual tulip got the name 'Ice Cream'! The soft white inner bloom rises above the outer stawberry pink petals that have a hint of green, to look just like ice-cream in a cone. The petals are wonderfully ruffled and the flowers are so large that they have to be seen to be believed. The combination of white sitting on the pink and green cup is extraordinary! These sensational tulips will create an excellent display in your spring borders, containers on patios, really making your garden come to life! They are also excellent cut flowers and make stunning indoor displays. Supplied as 5 bulbs, size 11+ ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 40cm.
A beautiful striking fiery orange coloured tulip, with unique lily-like pointed petals, 'Synaeda Orange' will really make a bold statement in your beds and borders next spring. Flowering from April through to the end of May, 'Synaeda Orange' is a vigorous and incredibly versatile variety of tulip that will flourish in a sunny, sheltered spot in the garden or on your patio. 'Synaeda Orange' looks fantastic planted up en masse in a large gap in the border, or why not mix things up and plant alongside varieties such as 'Washington' for an even louder display, or 'Apricot Fox' to tone things down a little. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbs, not only because they look spectacular creating accents of vibrant colour within spring displays but because they're just as great in beds and borders as the are in pots and containers. They're also fantastic as cut flowers that can be brought inside and displayed in vases to brighten up the indoors as well as the outdoors. Plant in autumn for stunning spring displays.
This buoyant variety will surely make you smile, and offer colourful displays in your borders and pots with large flared heads in vibrant orange with traces of yellow and the edges of the outer petals with soft grey lilac set on a sturdy stem. Also excellent as a cut flower. #html-body [data-pb-style="60599B2121778"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B2121788"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
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.
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.
With its unusual and striking flowers, 'Banana Cream' is certain to attract a lot of attention. The huge blooms look just like banana ice cream! Beginning as large, globe shaped green buds that gradually become more pink, they burst open to bright banana yellow, petal packed double flowers. The petals are wonderfully ruffled and the flowers are so large that they have to be seen to be believed. The combination of the stunning yellow sitting on the green and pink cup is extraordinary! Once open, the flowers are long lasting, and the relatively compact size makes 'Banana Cream' ideal for growing in planters and window boxes as well as in spring borders. They are also excellent cut flowers and make stunning indoor displays. Supplied as 3 bulbs, size 11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 35 cm (14 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).
What could be easier than this perfect blend of pre-spaced and filled bulbs - arranged as 7 red Tulip Scarlet Baby, surrounded by 12 sea blue Crocuss, creating a lovely effect. Perfect for dropping straight into larger pots (diameter 24cm (10') or more), or into the garden for circles of colour. Using the unique biodegradable package, these Plant-o-Mat Drop in pods are a quick and simple way to take all the hassle out of planting bulbs. No more worrying about colours, or spacing Simply plant the whole tray into the ground or a pot - watch the helpful video to see how. You cannot get easier gardening than this for flowers next Spring and for years beyond.