Tulips Page 6

One of the newer, so-called  'Coronet'  or 'Crown' tulips. We have to confess to not liking all the introductions which have been made in this group - the shape can be untidy in some manifestations. However, the unique colour of 'Negrita' translates well into this style, making a really neat form. The virtue of the Coronets lies in the strength of their petals, which make for long-lasting...

New in 2024  Who doesn't love an orange tulip? - the perfect foil for the fresh, acid greens of spring and often scented, to boot. Also a fabulous mixer with dark tulips! Height around 16" (40cm). Size 12+ cm *Lower Price for 2026* Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £ 16.50                           

Beautifully formed flowers of near-black have a rich, velvety sheen and undertones of burgundy-pink become visible with the light behind the petals. Although we use other 'black' tulips where they are appropriate, this is our personal out & out favourite. The flowers are wider than other, more pointed, blacks, so the overall effect is - blacker. A glorious backdrop for the cooler pinks &...

Following in the footsteps of the popular established varieties 'Picture' & 'White Liberstar', is this rich red version of the crown tulip. The unique shape of this form of tulip results in flowers with extra thick petals, which are both robust and long-lasting. The flower buds start off much like the furled buds of a hybrid tea rose, opening to the typical 'crown' shape. Flowering in late April/May...

Striking, 'Rembrandt'-type tulip, sporting maroon-purple flaming on a white ground. The flaming intensifies as the flowers mature - stunning at every stage. 'Rem's Favourite' (Zurel) is early to flower & long-lasting. All the glamour of the old Rembrandt tulips minus the virus! Flowering in April - May at 20" (50cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 5 bulbs for £5.50 Pack of 15 bulbs for £15.00

Rich, velvety blooms of cranberry-red. We grow this variety, along with the double late tulip 'Uncle Tom', behind dark-foliaged heucheras, to great effect. Flowering in April - May at 16" (40cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 5 for £4.50Pack of 15 for £12.00

We have adored this tulip since first trialling it in our borders a few years ago. The colour seems to work well with any other warm hues - apricot, bronze, orange. We have used it in containers also for the past couple of years, combined with the shorter 'Copper Image' - a match made in heaven. Flowering in late April/early May at 20" (50cm). Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £8.50 Pack...

We first encountered this stunning tulip in Holland back in 2015, long before it was commercially available. We are delighted to have had stock for the last few seasons. The outsides of the petals are the very palest silver-lilac imaginable but open to reveal a more complex inner, with deeper, painterly tones of lilac suffusing from a violet-blue base and near-black anthers. Contrasting dark stems...

Subtle tones of apricot, broadly flamed with green. A lovely tulip and petite enough to stand up well in more exposed situations. Flowering in April - May at 12" (30cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 for £6.50 Pack of 30 for £18.00

Flowers of phlox pink, fading to nearly white at the edges, are strongly flamed with fresh green. The leaves are banded silver-white. Very beautiful variety which, at a height of just 1' (30cm) is ideal for fronting borders, edging paths and for container planting. See our note against hyacinth 'Carnegie' for a great planting partnership. Flowering in late April - May at 12" (30cm) Bulb size 12+...

Rose-red blooms flamed mid green. The flowers often display a quite extravagant lily flowered form. Flowering in April - May at 16" (40cm)  Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £15.00

New in 2020 Is any colour combination cooler than green and white? The subtle colouring of this recent introduction will bring a sense of calm to plantings and also makes an excellent cut flower. The form is somewhat neater than 'Spring Green', with a slightly more flared outline, but there's not much in it between them. Flowering in late April/May at 18" (45cm). Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 5 bulbs...

New in 2023 An old variety which is enjoying something of a renaissance. The flowers are pale pink with strong green flaming to the outside of the petals. Quite subtle. Flowering in late April/May at 22" (55cm). Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £7.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £21.00

New in 2025 Stunning new tulip with rich orange flowers flamed with fresh green. Flowering April/May at 16" (40cm). Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 5 for £5.00 Pack of 15 for £13.50

The narrow, pointed petals of this variety give the flowers a unique, starry character. The blooms are a rich, deep purple, with darkest green flaming to the outside of the petals. A sport of 'Doll's Minuet'. Flowering in April/May at 18" (45cm). Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £16.50

Petals of warm pink broadly flushed with fresh green. The flowers also have the virtue of a distinctive 'lily-flowered' outline. This variety has been around for a few years now but always makes an impact. Note that the flowers open quite pale and take a few days to attain full colour. Flowering in April - May at 18" (45cm) Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 5 bulbs for £5.00 Pack of 15 bulbs for...