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
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.
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!
Create a spring display of tulips that, when planted en-masse, will look like a gorgeous fiery sunset. Shades that range from deep, dark red, through to light, creamy-yellow, mix together to form a stunning display!
'Young Love' is a beautiful pairing of cream tulips that look like they belong together. They are Fosteriana, or Emperor tulips, bred for their superb coloring and sensational flowers on very robust stems and are some of the earliest to bloom in spring. A combination of 'Flaming Purrisima' and 'White Valley' tulips, the flowers are extremely large, growing to 10 cm (4 in) across. They have superb weather resistance and will stand up to the rain and wind of spring well. With the creamy petals and touches of pink and green, these graceful tulips are simply gorgeous, either in the garden or cut in a vase. Tulip 'Flaming Purrisima' has creamy white flowers with petals that gradually change to pink towards their edges with a delightful, feathered pattern and they are a deeper pink on the inside. Tulip 'White Valley' Rich cream, semi-double flowers with a touch of buttery yellow at the base of the petals, with outer petals streaked in green. Easy to grow in sun or partial shade, in borders or large pots with free-draining soil, plant them in autumn to flower in spring. They will give you a superb display which will get better every year as they begin to naturalise and spread. If you prefer, the tulips can be dug up and stored over winter. Supplied as 25 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).
An extraordinary new variety with gently crimped petals in a magical array of colours, reminiscent of the plumage of an exotic bird. Tulip ?Rasta Parrot? is simply captivating.
If you're a fan of double, peony-flowered Tulips then you will certainly fall for Tulip 'Boombastic Red'! The bold scarlet blooms are unmissable, making this the perfect choice for a prominent display.
These pretty multi headed tulips in a vibrant deep neon pink colour, that would stand out in any night club, hence the name, guaranteed to brighten all your your border displays in spring. We all need colour in our life and these will certainly hit the spot. #html-body [data-pb-style="60599B21210A3"]{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="60599B21210B4"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
Part of the Triumph tulip family this group enjoys a sturdy stem similar to a peony shaped flower is sure to be a winner Big, blousy blooms, which are a rich royal purple with bluish undertones. Related to the ever-popular (single-flowered) 'Negrita' this new double form is also sure to be a big hit.#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B21212F9"]{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="60599B2121309"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
Flamingo pink blooms with a classic goblet shape rise upwards on sturdy stems in mid-spring. Tulip ?Pink Giant? is bold and beautiful, suffusing beds and borders in a warming splash of colour that tones beautifully with its blue-green foliage.
Tulip 'Ice Stick' is one of the earliest of the Kaufmanniana types, flowering from March to April. This intriguing variety has its own unique look that will certainly stand out from the crowd!
Classic tulips in a range of bright colours, long-lasting flowers from mid to late spring. Ht. 50cm. Supplied as bulbs.