Tulips - Double Late
Characterised by full, peony-type flowers, these are the voluptuous show-offs of the tulip world. As well as including some richly coloured varieties which combine well with tulips from other groups, this division also includes a few 'prima donnas' that really require to be centre stage and performing solo.They mostly carry heavy heads and benefit from deep planting for extra stability.
Tulipa 'Angelique' AGM
Tones of soft blush-pink and appleblossom-pink combine to romantic effect in this lovely, double-flowered variety. Paeony flowered tulip, good robust border subject.Flowering in April - May at 18" (45cm)
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 for £8.00
Pack of 50 for £39.00
Tulipa 'Backpacker'
Gleaming double flowers of rich papal purple flowering late April/early May at 18-20" (45-50cm)
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £7.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £36.00
Tulipa 'Black Canyon'
NEW for 2024
Splendid new variety, with near-black paeony flowers. At 20" (50cm) it comes in a little shorter than the otherwise similar 'Black Hero'. Flowering late April/May.
Bulb size 12+ cmPack of 10 for £7.50
Pack of 50 for £32.50
Tulipa 'Black Hero'
This handsome, deepest maroon-black variety is a sport of Queen of Night. It flowers late, its modestly sized flowers carried on tall stems.This is one of the last tulips to flower in our gardens, simultaneous with the white, fringed tulip 'Swan Wings', with which it combines well.
Flowering in late April - May at 24" (60cm)Bulb size 12+ cmPack of 10 for £10.50
Pack of 50 for £49.50
Tulipa 'Blue Diamond'
A truly stunning variety - fully double flowers of rich blue/purple. Paeony flowered tulip (May) wonderful in the border.
Recommended by Gardening Which? magazine.
Flowering in late April - May at 16" (40cm)Bulb size 12+ cmPack of 10 for £8.50Pack of 50 for £40.50
Tulipa Carnaval de Nice AGM
Fully double flowers of snow-white flamed with deep raspberry-red. As a bonus, the leaves are silver-green, edged silver-white. Paeony flowered tulip (April-May) - a real border stunner.Flowering in late April - May at 20" (50cm)Bulb size 12+ cmPack of 10 bulbs for £6.00Pack of 50 bulbs for £27.00
Tulipa 'Dior'
Fully double blooms of deep rose, fading to lighter pink at the delicately waved petal edges. Great for borders and for containers. Flowering in late April/May at 16" (40cm).
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £25.00
Tulipa 'Dream Touch'
We trialled this variety on the farm in spring last year, having already admired it at Keukenhof. The flowers are deep cerise with a white edge and look equally lovely planted in drifts or crammed into containers. We grow it with hyacinth 'Woodstock' and muscari 'White Magic'.
Flowering in late April - May at 18" (45cm)
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 for £11.00
Pack of 50 for £52.50
Tulipa 'Finola'
New in 2020
Fully double flowers which start off white with a hint of pink and with fresh green flaming to the backs of the petals. As the flowers mature, stronger, rosier pink tones emerge, creating a charming confection of white and pink shades. Flowering in late April/May at 15" (38cm). It is an excellent substitute for T. 'Angelique' which is not available this season.
Bulb size 12+ cm
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Tulipa 'Mount Tacoma'
Paeony-like flowers of pure white on strong stems. Flowering in late April - May at 18" (45cm)Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 for £8.00Pack of 50 for £37.50
Tulipa 'Negrita Double'
Fully double flowers with all the richness of colour that personifies popular 'Negrita'. High impact for the border or containers. Flowering in April/May at 15" (38cm).
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £9.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £45.00
Tulipa 'Orange Princess' AGM
Double tulip of marigold orange with flaming of burnt amber-purple. This is a tulip which is lovely in all its stages and is enhanced by its wonderfully dark stems.It is short of stature so ideal for front of borders or in containers.Flowering in late April - May at 12" (30cm)Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 for £9.50
Pack of 50 for £45.00