Tulipa 'Ollioules'
Darwin hybrid tulip bulbs
- 10 × bulbs
- £7.99
- available to order from autumn
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- Bulbs (only) £4.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 11/12
With its rounded blossoms boasting soft flesh-pink tones blending into creamy margins, 'Ollioules' adds a delicate yet enduring charm to any garden. Its subtle hues of pink, cream, and lilac, accented by touches of fresh green, evoke a serene spring ambiance yet despite its gentle appearance, this award-winning tulip boasts remarkable resilience, gracing your garden or vase with its huge, long-lasting rose-coloured blooms. As a member of the Darwin Hybrid Group, this exceptional tulip exhibits strong perennial qualities, ensuring its return year after year to enchant both you and your garden with its enduring beauty.
Plant bulbs in pots from September. For borders, we advise waiting until after the first frosts (November to December) 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. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally, lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
- Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten