Award winning rockery tulip collection
tulip collection
Comapct in stature, but still producing relatively large flowers, Gregii Tulips tend to flower quite early in the season, so they're ideal for kicking off the display in borders, rockeries or pots.
How to care for Award winning rockery tulip greigii collection:
These species tulips are adaptable for pot and border culture, as well as naturalising in meadows and wildflower schemes. Using fresh, good-quality compost, plant bulbs in pots from September to November. For borders, these tulips have some resistance to Tulip Fire and can be planted earlier in the autumn than other species, though a later planting after the first frosts (October) will reduce any risk. Plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.
In spring, when the potted or border tulips are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. Unlike border/bedding tulips, species tulips tulips can be left in the ground to flower in situ year after year.
If planting in a meadow in order to naturalise, make sure the grass is not cut until the foliage has completely died back.
In spring, when the potted or border tulips are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. Unlike border/bedding tulips, species tulips tulips can be left in the ground to flower in situ year after year.
If planting in a meadow in order to naturalise, make sure the grass is not cut until the foliage has completely died back.
What's included:
In each collection you will receive the following:
- 7 × Tulipa 'Mary Anne'
A wonderful addition to the spring planting scheme, this gorgeous tulip has the double whammy of decorative foliage and colourful flowers - the latter being flamed with a blend of white, carmine red and pink. It's great for tying in solid colours in the bedding scheme, or for creating an eye-catching display in a patio pot. Grows to 25cm. - 7 × Tulipa 'Pinocchio'
This showy little tulip is easy to grow, and unlike many of the other forms, it can be naturalised in grass where it will slowly spread to form swathes of vibrant spring colour. Diminutive in stature, it also looks great in smaller spaces - even windowboxes or pots on a sunny patio or balcony. Grows to 20cm. - 7 × Tulipa 'Red Riding Hood'
Beautiful, black-eyed, scarlet-red flowers top stems that rise above handsome, purple-striped, grey-green leaves. These chunky dwarf tulips are perfect for a sunny, well-drained rockery or a large patio container. After flowering they may be left in the ground for several years, unlike other varieties that need to be lifted and stored. Grows to 20cm.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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Bulbs (only)£4.95
