Tulips 210
We believe that tulips are the most sophisticated, high glamour flowers of all, with a flamboyance and chic that no other plant can match. Our tulips are the biggest, best quality bulbs which give you larger flowers, taller stems and the best, most sumptuous tulips. Tulip petals are all edible. We scatter them over salad and use some petals dipped in tempura batter and served with a spring garden Frito Misto. Tulip 'White Valley' is a favourite for this. Our extensive range of tulip bulbs features a wide selection of colours and styles, from rich, saturated velvet reds and purples to bold and brilliant pinks and oranges that will light up any corner of your garden. Choose from elegant lily-flowered tulips, huge Darwin hybrids and long-lasting double tulips - we have something for every garden.
Bulb collections and mixes – what’s the difference?
Collections are supplied with individual varieties packed into separate bags so they can be identified when planting out. Bulbs in our mixes are supplied jumbled together in one bag, to give a looser, more natural feel.
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How deep should I plant my tulip bulbs?
Most gardening books recommend planting tulips at twice the depth of the bulb, but we recommend planting deeper still. In the ground, that’s three times the depth and in a pot, five times as deep. This will give the emerging growth good stability and means tulips are more likely to flower year after year.
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Do tulips multiply?
Not all tulips are reliably perennial, but there is more chance of success with varieties from the Fosteriana, Darwin Hybrid, Viridiflora and Lily-flowered tulip groups. Most dwarf species tulips (such as T. humilis) and their hybrids will also flower year after year, and many will bulk up into clumps after a few years.
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Should I feed my tulips?
After planting, mulch with organic matter. You could also mix in a slow-release fertiliser with your mulch at this stage. You don’t need to feed them again until spring, at this point feed your tulips again as the shoots first emerge, with a slow-release fertiliser that will help build up the bulb’s reserves.
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Can tulips grow in shade?
Almost all tulips prefer full sun, but some will tolerate light shade.
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Why are my tulips not flowering?
Flowering can become unreliable the longer the tulips have been in the ground. If it’s the second or third year for the tulips you’ve planted, then it’s a good idea to plant new tulip bulbs for a revived display.
