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Tulip 'Menton'
Tulip 'Menton' is not normally a colour I would pick out from a crowd, but I cannot describe the beauty of this tulip. It's twice the height of most and has marvellous coral pink flowers in a great goblet shape. More
| 15 bulbs 260712-15 | £6.95 |
Delivery early October
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When in stock, outdoor bulbs are normally despatched within 2-3 working days. During the busy months of February and September/October, it can take up to two weeks for delivery, due to the number of orders being processed. Please note, we despatch all of our orders in the order they were placed.
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| 30 bulbs 260712-30 | £12.95 |
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When in stock, outdoor bulbs are normally despatched within 2-3 working days. During the busy months of February and September/October, it can take up to two weeks for delivery, due to the number of orders being processed. Please note, we despatch all of our orders in the order they were placed.
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Tulip 'Menton' is not normally a colour I would pick out from a crowd, but I cannot describe the beauty of this tulip. It's twice the height of most and has marvellous coral pink flowers in a great goblet shape. They have a long garden and vase life too.
Reliable, long-flowering, good weather resistance and good reappearance year after year – this is brilliant planted with Kale 'Red Bor' in your vegetable patch.
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 |
| Variety | Menton |
| Group | Single Late |
| Type | Hardy Perennial Bulb |
| Common Name | Tulip |
| Border Position | Middle |
| Bulb Size |
12/+ For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Sandy, Neutral |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 65cm (26in) |
| Spacing | Plant 30cm (12in) 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 | 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. |
| 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
Bulb Delivery - When in stock, outdoor bulbs are normally despatched within 2-3 working days. During the busy months of February and September/October, it can take up to two weeks for delivery, due to the number of orders being processed. Please note, we despatch all of our orders in the order they were placed.
Click here to find out more information about our delivery rates and times.
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Tulip 'Menton' reviews
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Menton giants
Reviewed 11th July 2014 by Su I bought some of these last autumn and was amazed by the enormous blooms. These are the biggest tulips I have ever grown or seen! Beautiful colour that changes. A real show stopper. Thank you Sarah |
