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Tulip 'Green Star'
With the elegance and poise of a Lily-flowered tulip but the longevity and elegance of a Viridiflora, 'Green Star' opens right out to a five pointed, stripy green and cream star. More
| 15 bulbs 260716-15 | £9.50 |
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| 30 bulbs 260716-30 | £17.95 |
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Tulip 'Green Star' has the elegance and poise of a Lily-flowered tulip but with the longevity and elegance of a Viridiflora and it opens right out to a five pointed, stripy green and cream star.
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.
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 |
Viridiflora Distinguished by having green streaks or markings on their petals and are normally late flowerers. Click here for more information about tulip groups. |
| Variety | Green Star |
| 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 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 | 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 | Late April - May |
| 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. |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
Advice & Videos
Planting numbers for bulbs in borders
A handy guide for how many alliums, narcissi, tulips, snowdrops and other bulbs to plant in your plot.
Top tips for growing tulips
Sarah shares her top tips for growing tulips successfully, from how deep to plant them to what sort of soil you should use.
Understanding the 15 different tulip groups
The full list of the different tulip groups, with a little specification, as well as an example. We hope from this you can learn a bit more to help...
Sarah's favourite tulip groups
Sarah talks about her favourite types of tulip groups.
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.
How to plant and grow tulips
Find out the best way to plant your tulip bulbs for a great display next spring.
Layering bulbs – How to make a bulb lasagne
Create beautiful flower displays in your spring pots with Sarah's guide to layering bulbs in a bulb lasagne.
Delivery
Bulb Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.
Click here to find out more information about our delivery rates and times.
Tulip 'Green Star' reviews
Average based on 3 reviews
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Naomi |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Adrienne I grew them in a pot and they came up green and pink and did not look nearly as well as I had hoped. Perhaps it was weather conditions this far north? But I was disappointed, for the first time. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Sue Loved the colour of these bulbs..will order them again |
