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Tulip 'Ballerina'
A beautiful orange with a sweet scent – Tulip 'Ballerina' is an absolute must in my garden. It's fantastic planted with dark wallflowers or with hesperis matronalis. More
| 15 bulbs 260206-15 | £7.50 |
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| 30 bulbs 260206-30 | £14.50 |
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| 60 bulbs 260206-60 | £27.50 |
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| 90 bulbs 260206-90 | £39.95 |
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A beautiful orange with a sweet scent – Tulip 'Ballerina' is an absolute must in my garden. It's fantastic planted with dark wallflowers or with hesperis matronalis.
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| Genus | Tulipa |
| Group/Species | Lily flowered |
| Variety | Ballerina |
| 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 | Scented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 60cm (24in) |
| 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 | mid 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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Tulip 'Ballerina' reviews
Average based on 25 reviews
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Reviewed 28th December 2020 by Melanie I was late ordering tulip bulbs but Sarah Raven still had a good choice and they arrived promptly despite everything. I will look forward to a bright spring thank you |
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Reviewed 26th December 2020 by Michael I’m looking forward to seeing them in my bulb lasagne |
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Reviewed 2nd August 2019 by Sandra
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mrs Bolton All the bulbs were excellent but especially these. Looked terrific in a rather dark part of the garden |
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Reviewed 11th July 2019 by Hello Linda Good colour, strong. Bbbb |
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Reviewed 11th July 2019 by Hello Jva They were perfect, just the colour and type I wanted |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello David Non came up waste of money |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Anita These have become one of my new favourites. Elegant and gorgeous. |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Kate same as above, stunted growth or blind |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Sandra Beautiful tulips |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Penny All flowered together, all the same height, looked amazing , lasted 3 weeks! |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Denise The tulips lived up to the brochure the colour vorveous |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Jill Always splendid results and service excellent. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Vivienne Absolutely gorgeous colours and I love the elegant shape |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Catherine Service was excellent and the tulips were absolutely gorgeous. Bigger blooms than anticipated, and true to colour - orange. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Marie These flowered fine and were the best performers. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by John On time delivery and good quality bulbs. Great flowers. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Jane Small flowers, do not seem as good as picture |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Mrs Mates
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Elizabeth Fabulous display this spring and looked lovely with the other tulips purchased. I will be buying more this year to ensure another fabulous display next spring. |
Beautiful and appropriate scent too
Reviewed 5th May 2018 by David Harvey A really beautiful tulip - vivid orange and incredibly it has a tangerine scent. Highly recommended for a blast of spring colour. |
Can't be without them now....
Reviewed 4th May 2018 by Sally I have fallen in love with tulips and it is all down to this one! Vibrant, strong and with a beautiful scent. The pop of colour amongst the green of the spring garden is heart warming, as it the scent, indoors in a case or outside as you pass by. |
Excellent returner!
Reviewed 23rd September 2017 by J Orchard These were gorgeous in pots, then I popped them in at the allotment for cutting in spring. On Easter day, we were amazed to find they were all in full bloom. They made a fab display for the holiday. |
A beautiful tulip!
Reviewed 27th April 2015 by Juliet Bailiff This is the first year I've planted tulips as, until I saw your collections, I'd always thought them hard to grow!! Wow, have I been proved wrong - the Tulip Ballerina is absolutely stunning & so easy...especially for a newbie like me (your instructions were perfect)! Now I've just got to work out whether I can keep the bulbs for another year...& how!!!!!!! |
Tulip ballerina
Reviewed 23rd April 2015 by Mrs E Grebby Have this tulip in abundance in my garden planted with black night alongside a wonderful display of lime/acid green Euphorbia Wulfinii. A beautiful display. Lots of comments from admirers. |
