The history of the tulip
Did you know that the Tulip was actually originally a wild flower growing in Central Asia?
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Tulip whittallii
Tulip whittallii is a truly beautiful tulip, in the deepest coppery orange. Rare and unusual, yet easy and reliable to grow. More
| 15 bulbs 260247-15 | £10.50 |
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| 30 bulbs 260247-30 | £19.95 |
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Tulipa whittallii is a truly beautiful tulip, in the deepest coppery orange. Rare and unusual, yet easy and reliable to grow. I've had this growing from the same batch of bulbs for fifteen years now in my garden.
Our tulip bulbs are the best and biggest we can find, from tried and trusted growers. Don't forget that tulips like to be planted late in October and November with the colder weather, and need a little watering if planted in pots.
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Group/Species | Species |
| Variety | whittallii |
| Type | Hardy Perennial Bulb |
| Common Name | Tulip |
| Border Position | Front |
| Bulb Size |
6/+ For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Neutral, Sandy |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 25cm (10in) |
| Spacing | Plant 20cm (8in) deep, 8cm apart. Layer bulbs if room is tight. |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant outdoors 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. |
| Flowering | April |
| Vase Life | Tulips make supreme cut flowers. Strip the bottom leaves, tie the stems in paper and soak for 8 hrs. This helps keep the stems straight. |
| 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
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Delivery
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Tulip whittallii reviews
Average based on 1 review
Very Attractive
Reviewed 5th May 2015 by Jean Robinson Pretty colour, look delicate but have withstood the strong winds and rain and given a lovely display. |
