Tulip orphanidea (Whittallii Group)
- Scented
- Naturalises
Tulipa whittallii is a truly beautiful tulip, in the deepest coppery orange
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.
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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. Tulip 'White Valley' is a favourite for this.
- Scented
- Naturalises
Product details
- Type
- Perennial
- Position
- Ground Cover (Scattered)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- April
- Height
- 30cm (12in)
- Group/Species
- Botanical
- Common name
- Tulip
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- Plant 20cm (8in) deep, 8cm apart. Layer bulbs if room is tight.
- 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.
Flowering Time
April
