Shane Connolly’s Delightful Duo Tulip Collection
- Good for Cutting
- Perfect for Pots
Shane is a friend and talented collaborator of mine and his selection for this spring is exquisite
Demonstrating his knack for unique arrangements, Shane has combined the lily-flowered ‘Dolls’ Minuet’ with the ever-changing coral tones of ‘Verona Sunrise’.
This tulip pairing has long-flowering periods and excellent vase life when cut. Grow in pots by the front door to enjoy their generous display up close.
This collection contains 15 or 30 bulbs each of:
- Tulip 'Dolls Minuet'
- Tulip 'Verona Sunrise'
Tulip petals are all edible. We scatter them over salad and use some petals dipped in tempura batter and served with a spring garden Frito Misto.
- Good for Cutting
- Perfect for Pots
Product details
- Position
- Border (Front), Container Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Height
- 45cm (18in)
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Cultivation
- Don’t plant tulips until mid-late October. Plant pointy end up 10-15cm deep, 8cm apart in borders (less in containers). You can use a mycorrhizal Bulb Starter.
Care Tips
After flowering leave the foliage to die back naturally if you want to reuse the bulbs.