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Tulip 'Rococo'
Tulip 'Rococo' is the earliest, frilly and dashing parrot. Great for picking and with shorter stems than other Parrots, this is perfect for pots. More
| 15 bulbs 260241-15 | £7.50 |
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| 30 bulbs 260241-30 | £13.95 |
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| 60 bulbs 260241-60 | £25.50 |
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Tulip 'Rococo' is the earliest, frilly and dashing parrot. Great for picking and with shorter stems than other Parrots, this is perfect for pots. I also plant this with my early lettuces.
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 | Parrot |
| Variety | Rococo |
| Type | Hardy Perennial Bulb |
| Common Name | Tulip |
| Border Position | Front, Middle |
| Bulb Size | 10/11 |
| Soil Type | Acid, Alkaline, Chalky, Clay, Fertile, Heavy Clay, Neutral, Sandy |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 35-45cm (14-18in) |
| 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 and increases the chances of good flowering the following year. |
| Flowering | April - May |
| Vase Life | Tulips make supreme cut flowers. Strip the bottom leaves, tie the stems in paper to hold the stems ram-rod straight and leave to drink for at least 3 hours – or overnight. This helps keep the stems straight, but tulips do continue to grow after picking so curves may appear. |
| 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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Delivery
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Tulip 'Rococo' reviews
Average based on 4 reviews
disappointed
Reviewed 26th April 2018 by sally Very disappointed with these tulips - the strange petals make them look damaged and dried up not like my other beautiful tulips! |
Fabulous!
Reviewed 27th August 2016 by Anne Wheaton Last year I had a 'thing' about lily style tulips, but saw Rococo and thought I would have some of those as a contrast. They were amazing, so many people stopped to admire them when they showed off in full sun. Actually. I loved them just as the buds were opening. Spectacular! I have just had to order some more, can't wait for Spring. |
Sarah Raven Rococo Tulip Bulbs
Reviewed 23rd April 2015 by Noelle Poole The Rococo Tulip bulbs had been fabulous this year. I planted them in a large pot and placed it in our South facing front garden in the Autumn The Rococo Tulips have been in full flower for the past 10 days. Loads of people walking by have stopped to admire them. |
WOW
Reviewed 29th July 2014 by Sandra Bamford Yes WOW, grew these last year in three pots, so so pleased, along with all the other Tulips bought from you, my display was wonderful. |
