Gardening at home with Sarah | May Tulips
Sarah shares her favourite tulips for companion planting, growing in shade and pots.
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The Ballerina and Purple Dream Tulip Collection
A pair of the loveliest and most perennial tulips in my garden, which have come back year on year now for nearly a decade. More
| 30 bulbs 261047-30 | £15.95 |
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| 60 bulbs 261047-60 | £29.95 Now £26.95 |
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A pair of the loveliest and most perennial tulips in my garden, which have come back year on year now for nearly a decade.
This collection contains 15 or 30 bulbs each of:This can be gift wrapped in our exclusive hessian sack, with ribbon and a Sarah Raven gift card. You will be able to add this to your basket once you begin the checkout process. To add a gift message to your order, simply fill out the details at the delivery stage of the checkout.
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| Genus | Tulipa |
| Group/Species | Lily flowered |
| Variety | Ballerina, Purple Dream |
| Type | Hardy Perennial Bulb |
| Common Name | Tulip |
| Border Position | Container, Front, Middle |
| Bulb Size |
12/+ For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Neutral, Sandy |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 60cm (24in) |
| Spacing | Plant 20cm (8in) deep, 8cm apart. Layer bulbs if room is tight |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | October - December |
| Flowering | April - May |
| Vase Life | Tulips make supreme cut flowers. Strip the bottom leaves, tie the stems in paper and allow to drink with the stems held vertical for 8 hours. 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
Advice & Videos
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How to grow tulips in container pots
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Understanding the 15 different tulip groups
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The Ballerina and Purple Dream Tulip Collection reviews
Average based on 9 reviews
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Reviewed 2nd August 2019 by Ruth Lovely tulips and if like the others purchased very perennial. |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Ann Prompt delivery and made a superb display |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Wendy First time purchasing the bulbs but followed the instructions found in the online video of how to plant the bulb lasagne. They all came up exactly as described and I was so pleased with the outcome. Sarah Raven products never fail to deliver!! Thank you. |
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Reviewed 29th June 2019 by Keith Good healthy bulbs that performed well. Will buy again |
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Reviewed 28th June 2019 by Helen
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Reviewed 27th June 2019 by Clare Love these tulips. Have bought before. Quite perennial. Great with wallflowers. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Chris nothing .I am happy with everything |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Sally Fabulous long lasting tulips. |
Utterly stunning
Reviewed 15th May 2018 by Penny Snowden Bought for my birthday by my darling sister, these bulbs have bought utter joy for more than a month of flowering. Still standing upright with not a hint of lean, they have been commented upon by countless friends and family. 5* recommendation. |
