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Tulip 'Spring Green'
Tulip 'Spring Green' is a classic green and ivory tulip which is very reliably perennial- a really longstanding cottage garden favourite. More
| 15 bulbs 260243-15 | £7.95 |
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| 30 bulbs 260243-30 | £14.50 |
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| 60 bulbs 260243-60 | £27.95 |
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Tulip 'Spring Green' is a classic green and ivory tulip which is very reliably perennial – a really longstanding cottage garden favourite.
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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| 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 | Spring Green |
| Type | Perennial |
| Common Name | Tulip |
| Border Position | Container Garden |
| Bulb Size |
12/+ For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| 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 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. After flowering leave the foliage to die back naturally if you want to reuse the bulbs. |
| Flowering | Late 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. |
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Advice & Videos
Gardening at home with Sarah | The best tulips at Perch Hill
In our latest video, Sarah shares her favourite tulips for picking, pots, borders and grass.
Sarah's blog: The Tulip Garden
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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.
Sarah's favourite tulip groups
Sarah talks about her favourite types of tulip groups.
Gardening at home with Sarah | Tulips at Perch Hill
Watch as Sarah discusses her favourite varieties currently growing in the gardens at Perch Hill.
Planting numbers for bulbs in borders
A handy guide for how many alliums, narcissi, tulips, snowdrops and other bulbs to plant in your plot.
How to plant and grow tulips
Find out the best way to plant your tulip bulbs for a great display next spring.
How to plant tulips using a traditional bulb planter
On a particularly blustery autumn day in October, Sarah shows you how to plant tulips with a bulb planter.
How to grow tulips in container pots
Sarah shows you a few different ideas and techniques for planting tulips in container pots, for beautiful spring displays in your garden.
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...
A guide through the tulip trial beds at Perch Hill
Sarah guides you through the new tulip varieties she is trialling from her most recent trip to the Netherlands (Hortus Bulborum, Keukenhof). She...
Delivery
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Tulip 'Spring Green' reviews
Average based on 23 reviews
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Reviewed 5th August 2019 by Brenda Good, grew them in pots to move about among spring greenery |
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Reviewed 2nd August 2019 by Sandra
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Emily Lovely but not particularly striking. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jill
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jacqui
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jayne
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Margaret Very disappointing lack of flowers. Planted in pots. |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Adrienne I have ordered Spring Green before , for pots, and they have been pretty amazing - this time however they lacked the usual wow factor. |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Pauline lovely flowers and colour, but now bulbs are split into smaller ones |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Pamela Very good service would purchase again |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Tam My dahlias arrived quickly and in excellent condition. It couldn’t have been better service and the plants i ordered were very good quality. |
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Reviewed 27th June 2019 by Janet Beautiful, large blooms of lovely cream and white, which echoed the colours of the Solomon's Seal. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Sally The bulbs provided an outstanding display in our pots. Used the 'lasagne' layering technique which was very effective. My first attempt at growing bulbs, loved them! |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Nena Beautiful tulips and they last really well when picked for my clinic |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Frances
They were great, thank you. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Marjan Good quality bulbs. Beautiful flowers. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Marjorie Bulbs were terrific quality, prompt service. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Mrs Griffiths
Great service very good results except my sweat peas which are a disaster this year . I bought them at the day course near Monmouth but they are still only 6 inches tall despite the sunshine and rain . |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Sue Reliable and cheerful.....making a good contrast with the dark greenery........... |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Jennifer Consistent blooms good size bulbs |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Gloria Lovely pop of green and white in my birder. Stood up to the wind and flowered for ages. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Sally Bulbs arrived on time and were planted as per instructions. I bought 30 bulbs but most didn't produce a flower - maybe 3 or 4. I complained and after providing photos my money was returned. This however didn't compensate for the disappointment as they were planted in the hope of an eye catching show. |
Tulips Spring green
Reviewed 30th September 2018 by Linda Vigus I grew them for the first time last year and they were a fabulous show with lots of comments more going in this year |
