Gardening at home with Sarah | May Tulips
Sarah shares her favourite tulips for companion planting, growing in shade and pots.
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Pale Peony Flowered Tulip Collection
Beautiful soft, romantic colours and shapes, make this a delicious combination of abundant peony-like tulips. More
| 15 bulbs 261001-15 | £15.95 |
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| 30 bulbs 261001-30 | £27.50 |
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Beautiful soft, romantic colours and shapes, make this a delicious combination of abundant peony-like tulips.
This collection includes 5 or 10 bulbs each of:- Tulip ‘La Belle Époque’
- Tulip ‘Danceline’
- Tulip ‘White Mountain’
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| Genus | Tulipa |
| Group/Species |
Double Late Also known as Peony-flowered. These have large, fully double flowers up to 12cm wide. Click here for more information about tulip groups. |
| Variety | Danceline, La Belle Epoque, White Mountain |
| Type | Hardy Perennial Bulb |
| Common Name | Tulip |
| Border Position | Front, Middle |
| Bulb Size |
12/+ For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Acid, Alkaline, Chalky, Clay, Fertile, Heavy Clay, Neutral, Sandy |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 40cm (16in) |
| Spacing | Plant pointy end up 10-15cm (4-6in) deep, 8cm (3in) apart. Layer bulbs to a depth of 25-30cm (10-12in) if room is tight. Remember to add plenty of grit if your soil is heavy. For containers, space bulbs 1-2cm (½-1in) apart if planting in a single layer, give them more room, 2-3cm (1-1½in) if planting in a bulb lasagne. |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | October - December |
| Care Tips | Don't plant tulip bulbs until the cold weather has set in – this helps wipe out viral and fungal diseases. Leave the browning foliage on your tulips until every leaf has died right down – this allows the bulb to store more food and increases the chances of good flowering the following year. |
| Flowering | April - May |
| Vase Life | Tulips make supreme cut flowers. Strip the bottom leaves, tie the stems in paper to hold the stems ram-rod straight and leave to drink for at least 3 hours – or overnight. This helps keep the stems straight, but tulips do continue to grow after picking so curves may appear. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
Advice & Videos
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Delivery
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Pale Peony Flowered Tulip Collection reviews
Average based on 19 reviews
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Reviewed 11th November 2019 by Rhona As above |
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Reviewed 5th August 2019 by Amanda Planted these in a large tub with wallflower 'sunset apricot' by the front door. They smelt gorgeous and looked gorgeous. Loved them |
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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Rose Beautiful tulips, all flowered well and for a long time. Gorgeous colour combination. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Martin Excellent quality bulbs in size and flowering. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mrs Bolton Service over the telephone was a little brusque. The bulbs were fab. Can I expect the bulbs to come again next year? |
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Reviewed 19th July 2019 by Jean Two of the Belle Epoque bulbs failed however the ones that flowered were lovely. Danceline was very good & Tacoma ok |
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Reviewed 18th July 2019 by Hello Merle Good service but as the flowers didn't bloom it was as though I hadn't bothered. |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Celia Beautiful blooms. All flowered. Hope I can get them through to next year? |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Penny These were bought for my daughter ‘s wedding and they were so disappointing - floppy appearance and lasted a few days at most. Never again will l buy from Sarah Raven. |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Vivienne Brilliant service , the tulips were absolutely stunning, and lasted such a long time. Everyone thought they were amazing and wanted to know where I got them. |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Jamie I just love the flower heads on these, texture and colour beautiful! |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Alan Stunningly beautiful display of flowers. |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Marianne Same as for Super Perennial Collection |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Andrea Service was good bulbs were just like the brochure |
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Reviewed 27th June 2019 by Patricia The bulbs arrived at the right time for planting, and I layered them in two pots in the 'lasagne' method. They all came up this spring and were a fabulous display. I've never had such lovely tulips in my garden. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Jenny These were a pretty colour but flowered very late in my pots - maybe not enough sunshine |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Nicholas There was excitement in the Jennings household when these lovely blooms opened. |
Absolutely gorgeous
Reviewed 9th May 2018 by Rachael Oxbury This is a beautiful, romantic collection. I particularly like the 'Danceline' (have previously purchased La Belle Epoque so knew they were lovely). The bulbs are large and of good quality and the flowers are simply gorgeous and last well as cut flowers. |
Wonderful tulips....the pale peony collection
Reviewed 26th May 2017 by Sandie Lewis
Best ever show of tulips this year |
