Tulips Page 5
Tulipa 'Little Princess'
Really lovely little tulip, with flowers of terracotta rose, light olive to the base, and revealing a black central blotch to the petals when fully open. Mid-season. Ht.4-6" (10-15cm).Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 10 for £3.50 Pack of 50 for £13.50
Tulipa orphanidea 'Flava'
Yellow flowers flushed orange-red and with black anthers. The flowers have an attractive narrow form, with pointed petals. This multiflowered species, a native of Greece and Turkey, prefers a very sharply drained site, such as a scree bed. Height 7" (18cm).
Bulb size 7/8 cm
Lower Prices for 2024Pack of 10 for £3.00
Pack of 50 for £12.50
Tulipa praestans 'Shogun'
Lovely new hybrid of this reliable species, sporting flowers of lively, tangerine-orange, with dark anthers, in early April. Ht. 10" (25cm).
Bulb size 8/9 cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.00 Pack of 50 bulbs for £16.00
Tulipa sprengeri
Glowing red flowers with slate green shading on the outers. This late flowering beauty is easily naturalised in ordinary garden conditions and, unusually for a tulip, grows happily in light woodland conditions. Flowering in early summer at 16" (40cm). (Please note that bulbs may not flower in their first season).
Available to despatch from October.
Bulb size 6/7 cm - flowering size
Pack of 3 bulbs...
Tulipa sylvestris
Delightful, sweetly-scented species tulip of golden yellow, tinged green. Flowering March/April at 8-12" (20-30cm).
Bulb size 6+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £18.00
Tulipa tarda AGM
Cheerful clusters of white-tipped yellow flowers in mid-spring. This reliably perennial little species is well suited to rockery, front of border, or container growing and is the easiest of tulips to grow. Ht.4-6" (10-15cm).Bulb size 8+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £9.00
Tulipa turkestanica AGM
Charming but robust little species tulip with elegantly held flowers of white & egg-yolk yellow, which open star-shaped. Flowering in early April at 8" (20cm).
Bulb size 7/8 cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £12.00
Pack of 100 bulbs for £22.00
Tulipa 'Affaire'
New in 2021
Classic, triumph shaped tulip, the white flowers enlivened by a neat violet edge. Very pretty and mixes well with most lilac, purple & white varieties. Flowering in April/May at 16" (40cm).
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £8.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £38.50
Tulipa 'Alibi'
Beautiful tulip, with lavender blue flowers that have a hint of pink in their satin sheen.
Flowring in April - May at 16" (40cm)
Bulb size 12+ cmPack of 10 bulbs for £8.00Pack of 50 bulbs for £36.00
SORRY, NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Tulipa 'Annie Schilder'
Warm tones of rose pink on orange and with a lovely dark stem. This tulip is a great mixer with other warm tones and has been much admired both on our spring displays at Westminster and in our trial beds at home. Flowering in April - May at 16" (40cm) Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £7.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £31.50
Tulipa 'Apricot Foxx'
Apricot pink flowers with a lighter edge . A lovely, warm colour, which will look divine in terracotta pots!
Season - mid, Height - normal Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.50 Pack of 50 bulbs for £30.00
Tulipa 'Barcelona' AGM
A very conventional shape for a tulip but in an outstandingly vibrant colour - rich, purple-pink. Flowering in April - May at 20" (50cm)
Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 for £9.50 Pack of 50 for £44.00
Tulipa 'Brown Sugar'
Beautiful blooms of burnt orange, with a rosy flush to the outside of the petals, for a lovely rich and warm colour. Flowering in April - May at 20" (50cm) Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £11.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £55.00
Tulipa 'Cairo'
This classically shaped tulip is a wonderful rich bronze - an exciting colour for garden tulips. It can be used to bring depth to orange schemes or drama to reds or purples.
It could also be used as a taller partner to back plantings of the species tulipa whittallii (burnt orange/slate green).
Flowering in April - May at 18" (45cm)
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £8.00
Pack of 50...
Tulipa 'Caviar'
NEW for 2024
Darkly dramatic blooms of rich plum purple. This is a versatile colour which sits well with similarly rich tones, especially reds, whilst also working its magic with paler, contrasting tones. Flowering in late April/early May at 18" (45cm).
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £7.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £34.50
Tulipa 'Chansonette'
Stunning tulip of rose-purple with a crisp white edge to the petals.
Flowering in April - May at 16" (40cm)
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.50Pack of 50 bulbs for £22.50
SORRY, NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Tulipa 'Continental'
The flowers are almost as dark as 'Queen of Night' but a little larger and earlier (we are talking days, not weeks!) with a shorter stem. Great for extending the display of 'darks'. Flowering in April at 16-18" (40-45cm).
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £8.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £42.00
Tulipa 'Couleur Cardinal'
Blooms of rich, cardinal red, with a subtle silver bloom to the petals. Flowering in April - May at 14" (36cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £10.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £47.00
Tulipa 'Crown of Dynasty'
New for 2024
Sadly, 'Picture' - the original 'Crown' tulip - is not available this year. We do have this new introduction though, a pink 'crown' tulip sporting a white base. It's a pretty newcomer which is sure to find favour with admirers of this unusual tulip form, which has the great advantage of long-lasting blooms. Flowering in Late April/early May at 20 "(50cm).
Size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs...
Tulipa 'Don Quichotte' AGM
Vibrant pink-purple flowers of traditional tulip form.
Flowering in April - May at 20" (50cm)
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 for £7.50
Pack of 50 for £35.00
Tulipa 'Flig Flag' (Flaming Flag)
We love tulips that have the look of the old Rembrandt types and this new one looks like a real star. The petals have a white base which is softly flamed and suffused with rosy-purple. 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
Tulipa 'Gabriella'
NEW in 2023
A new addition to our range this year, this tulip has flowers of mid-pink fading to white at the petal edges. A variety to bring a touch of romance to spring plantings.
Flowering in April - May at 16" (40cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 for £7.50
Pack of 50 for £35.00
Tulipa 'Hermitage'
A sport of 'Prinses Irene' (with which it combines beautifully), this lovely new introduction has larger, goblet shaped flowers and is a richer hue. Always much admired in our displays. Flowering in April - May at 14" (36cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 for £10.50 Pack of 50 for £50.00
Tulipa 'Ile de France'
Lovely.clear red blooms and a classic tulip shape. So many 'red' tulips tend towards orange - this is a cooler red and more sophisticated for it. Flowering in April - May at 20" (50cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 for £7.00 Pack of 50 for £33.00