Protecting tulips from pests
Protect your tulips this spring from their main pests. This short guide shows you how to avoid tulip fire and squirrels.
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Tulip 'Elegant Lady'
This tulip starts ivory with a soft wash of pink which deepens slightly as the flowers age. More
| 15 bulbs 261166-15 | £7.50 |
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| 30 bulbs 261166-30 | £12.95 |
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This tulip starts ivory with a soft wash of pink which deepens slightly as the flowers age. It's marvellous underplanted with Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'.
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.
Please note: only items which are showing ‘in stock’ can be gift wrapped.
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Group/Species | Lily flowered |
| Variety | Elegant Lady |
| 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 | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 45cm (18in) |
| Spacing | Plant 20cm (8in) deep, 8cm apart. Layer bulbs if room is tight |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | October - December |
| Care Tips | Don’t plant tulips until the cold weather has set in - this helps wipe out viral and fungal diseases. Dip the bulbs in Bulb Starter when planting and mulch with manure. Leave the browning foliage on your tulips until every leaf has died right down; this allows the bulb to store more food. |
| 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. |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Delivery
Bulb Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 1 week for delivery.
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Tulip 'Elegant Lady' reviews
Average based on 3 reviews
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Reviewed 8th December 2019 by David Service excellent as ever, but 5 packs of bulbs missed out in the order. Took one phone call and they were sent no problem - thank you! |
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Reviewed 8th December 2019 by Sylvia see comments under lights |
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Reviewed 8th July 2019 by Louise
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