Spring Flowering Bulbs Page 16

Beautifully formed flowers of near-black have a rich, velvety sheen and undertones of burgundy-pink become visible with the light behind the petals. Although we use other 'black' tulips where they are appropriate, this is our personal out & out favourite. The flowers are wider than other, more pointed, blacks, so the overall effect is - blacker. A glorious backdrop for the cooler pinks &...

We trialled this on the farm a few years ago and found it to be a delightful new tulip - great for both containers and for the front of a border. The flowers are bright pink, with darker flaming, and have the rare attribute of a silver edge to the leaves. It has the popular 'Princess Irene' in its heritage and has the same flowering time and height. Flowering in April - May at 14" (36cm) Bulb size...

Petals of marigold orange, flamed with burnt amber-purple. Deservedly a very popular tulip. Flowering in April - May at 14" (36cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 for £9.50 Pack of 50 for £45.00

We first encountered this tulip in the north of Holland some years ago, when it was quite new, and were intrigued by the unusual colour. At the time is was known as 'Quest' and the grower cut some flowers for us to bring home with us. We love it for its wonderful, tapered flowers, in a most unusual blend of copper-orange, flushed rose-mauve on the outside of the petals. The bonus of scent too! Flowering...

Rich, velvety blooms of cranberry-red. We grow this variety, along with the double late tulip 'Uncle Tom', behind dark-foliaged heucheras, to great effect. Flowering in April - May at 16" (40cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 for £5.00 Pack of 50 for £20.50

An elegant early tulip in palest lavender - very pretty and ethereal. Flowering in April at 14" (35cm). Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £10.00 Pack of 50 bulbs for £47.00

Subtle tones of apricot, broadly flamed with green. A lovely tulip and petite enough to stand up well in more exposed situations. Flowering in April - May at 12" (30cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 for £5.00 Pack of 50 for £21.00

Flowers of phlox pink, fading to nearly white at the edges, are strongly flamed with fresh green. The leaves are banded silver-white. Very beautiful variety which, at a height of just 1' (30cm) is ideal for fronting borders, edging paths and for container planting. See our note against hyacinth 'Carnegie' for a great planting partnership. Flowering in late April - May at 12" (30cm) Bulb size 12+...

Rose-red blooms flamed mid green. The flowers often display a quite extravagant lily flowered form. Flowering in April - May at 16" (40cm)  Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.00 Pack of 50 bulbs for £20.00

This fairly new tulip bears much broader and stronger green flaming than the popular 'Spring Green', together with a very appealing lily flowered form.  It makes a lovely cool mediator between brighter colours. Flowering in Aprul - May at 20" (50cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £9.00 Pack of 50 bulbs for £42.50

New in 2023 An old variety which is enjoying something of a renaissance. The flowers are pale pink with strong green flaming to the outside of the petals. Quite subtle. Flowering in late April/May at 22" (55cm). Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.50 Pack of 50 bulbs for £23.50

The narrow, pointed petals of this variety give the flowers a unique, starry character. The blooms are a rich, deep purple, with darkest green flaming to the outside of the petals. A sport of 'Doll's Minuet'. Flowering in April/May at 18" (45cm). Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.00 Pack of 50 bulbs for £27.50

Petals of warm pink broadly flushed with fresh green. The flowers also have the virtue of a distinctive 'lily-flowered' outline. This variety has been around for a few years now but always makes an impact. Note that the flowers open quite pale and take a few days to attain full colour. Flowering in April - May at 18" (45cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.00 Pack of 50 bulbs for...