Lemon & lilac tulip collection
tulip collection
Transform your spring garden with this captivating collection of beautiful tulips, showcasing delicate creamy-lemon blooms, radiant bright yellow hues, and classically shaped soft lilac flowers finely laced with deeper shades.
How to care for Lemon and lilac tulip collection:
Using fresh, good-quality compost, plant bulbs in pots from September to November. For borders, we advise waiting until after the first frosts (typically mid-October to early December depending on your location) to reduce the risk of potential disease such as Tulip Fire. 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 plants 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. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
In spring, when the plants 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. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
What's included:
In this combination you will receive the following:
- 7 × Tulipa 'Candy Prince': Classically shaped soft lilac blooms, which are finely laced with a deeper hue are offset perfectly by the silvery green foliage. Relatively short-stemmed, 'Candy Prince' is ideal for bedding displays in the border, but it is also deserving of a place in pots and containers. Grows to 35cm. Grows to cm.
- 7 × Tulipa 'Avant Garde': Boasting pale creamy-lemon flowers adorned with hints of yellow, ‘Avant Garde’ presents itself as a sumptuous double tulip, akin to a peony or rose in its appearance. With a delicate fragrance and early flowering period starting from April, this variety adds a touch of elegance to the spring garden. Its sturdy stems support the big, full blooms making it a sought-after choice for cut flower arrangements. Pair it with shades of green, and purple for a captivating floral display. Grows to 30cm.
- 7 × Tulipa 'Strong Gold': Radiant and cheerful, 'Bright Yellow Triumph' boasts classic, cup-shaped blooms that exude a sunny yellow hue. Resting atop strong and sturdy stems, these vibrant flowers illuminate any garden border or patio pot with their vivid colour. Perfect for creating dazzling displays, this variety complements other bright tulips, adding a burst of visual impact to the garden, and its resilience to wind and rain makes it an ideal choice for both outdoor and indoor arrangements. Grows to 35cm.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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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
