Tutti frutti tulip collection
tulip collection
- 1 × collection | 27 bulbs
- £22.95
- available to order from summer
- 2 + 1 FREE collections | 81 bulbs
- £45.90
- available to order from summer
Delivery options
- Bulbs (only) £4.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil, or general purpose compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Experience the full brilliance of spring with our curated jewel-themed tulip collection, featuring vibrant bursts of bronze-orange, bright red with golden halos, and dramatic claret-purple hues, each adding a touch of luxury and elegance to your garden or floral displays.
In this combination you will receive the following:
- 10 × Tulipa 'Orange Sherpa': Bringing a vibrant burst of bronze-orange hues to the spring garden, ‘Orange Sherpa’ stands as a striking complement to the fresh greens of its foliage. With its candle flame-like appearance, this mid-season triumph tulip exudes elegance, especially when in bud. Grows to 45cm.
- 10 × Tulipa 'Red Impression': At the base of each bright red petal is a golden halo surrounding a near-black blotch. This becomes more noticeable as the petals open and the flowers change from a classic tulip shape to open bowls. This colourful tulip is a must for hot-themed planting schemes. Grows to 55cm.
- 7 × Tulipa 'Purple Heart': With its charming flute shape adorned by pointed, arching petals, 'Purple Heart' boasts a dramatic claret-purple hue that adds a touch of luxury to any garden or floral display. This tall and elegant tulip features a unique dark stem, ensuring it stands out amidst the greenery, while its large flowers gracefully sway in the breeze, adding movement and interest to spring borders and pots. A standout feature of this decadent tulip is its small white heart revealed upon opening, further enhancing its interest. Grows to 50cm.
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.
- Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten