Tulips Page 6
Tulipa orphanidea 'Flava'
New in 2015
Yellow flowers flushed orange-red and with black anthers. The flowers have an attractive narrow form, with pointed petals. This multiflowered species, a native of Greece and Turkey, prefers a very sharply drained site, such as a scree bed. Height 7" (18cm).
Bulb size 6/7 cm
Lower Prices for 2023Pack of 10 for £4.00
Pack of 50 for £16.00
Tulipa polychroma
White flowers have subtle olive flaming to the outer petals and a yellow base within. Really charming and easy. Flowers in March at 4" (10cm).
Bulb size 6+ cm
Pack of 10 for £4.00
Pack of 50 for £16.50
Tulipa praestans 'Shogun'
Lovely new hybrid of this reliable species, sporting flowers of lively, tangerine-orange, with dark anthers, in early April. Ht. 10" (25cm).
Bulb size 8/9 cm
Lower Prices for 2023 Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.00 Pack of 50 bulbs for £16.00
Tulipa sprengeri
Glowing red flowers with slate green shading on the outers. This late flowering beauty is easily naturalised in ordinary garden conditions and, unusually for a tulip, grows happily in light woodland conditions. Flowering in early summer at 16" (40cm). (Please note that bulbs may not flower in their first season).
Available to despatch from October.
Bulb size 6/7 cm - flowering size
Pack of 3 bulbs...
Tulipa sylvestris
Delightful, sweetly-scented species tulip of golden yellow, tinged green. Flowering March/April at 8-12" (20-30cm).
Bulb size 6+ cm
* Same Prices as 2021/22 *
Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £16.50
Tulipa tarda AGM
Cheerful clusters of white-tipped yellow flowers in mid-spring. This reliably perennial little species is well suited to rockery, front of border, or container growing and is the easiest of tulips to grow. Ht.4-6" (10-15cm).Bulb size 8+ cm
Same Prices as 2022
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £7.50
Tulipa turkestanica AGM
Charming but robust little species tulip with elegantly held flowers of white & egg-yolk yellow, which open star-shaped. Flowering in early April at 8" (20cm).
Bulb size 7/8 cm
Same Prices as 2022
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £10.50
Pack of 100 bulbs for £18.00
Tulipa urumiensis
Dwarf, ground-hugging species from Iran & Turkey. The closed flowers are attractively flamed bronze-green, opening to reveal a sunny yellow interior. Flowering in April at 4" (10cm).
Bulb size 8+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £10.00
Tulipa whittallii major AGM
Striking species tulip with flowers of blood orange, blotched dark olive at the base. Hardy, April flowering. Ht. 8-12" (20-30cm).
Bulb size 6+ cm
* Same Prices as 2021 * Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.00 Pack of 50 bulbs for £21.00
Tulipa 'Affaire'
New in 2021
Classic, triumph shaped tulip, the white flowers enlivened by a neat violet edge. Very pretty and mixes well with most lilac, purple & white varieties. Flowering in April/May at 16" (40cm).
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £9.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £42.00
Tulipa 'Alibi'
New in 2016
Beautiful tulip, with lavender blue flowers that have a hint of pink in their satin sheen.
Flowring in April - May at 16" (40cm)
Bulb size 12+ cmPack of 10 bulbs for £8.50Pack of 50 bulbs for £39.00
Tulipa 'Amberglow'
New in 2021
Richly coloured blooms of cardinal red with a golden base. An exciting new addition to our range of robust Triumph tulips. Flowering in April/May at 16" (40cm).
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £8.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £39.00
Tulipa 'Annie Schilder'
Warm tones of rose pink on orange and with a lovely dark stem. This tulip is a great mixer with other warm tones and has been much admired both on our spring displays at Westminster and in our trial beds at home. Flowering in April - May at 16" (40cm) Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £30.00
Tulipa 'Apricot Copex'
New in 2021
The delicate colouring belies the strong constitution of 'Apricot Copex'. This tulip is the perfect pastel for a spring wedding planting - a painterly blend of apricot-pink/palest yellow, fading to near white at the petal edges. Flowering in April/May at 16" (40cm).
Bulb size 11/12 cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £7.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £33.00
Tulipa 'Apricot Foxx'
Apricot pink flowers with a lighter edge . A lovely, warm colour, which will look divine in terracotta pots!
Season - mid, Height - normal Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.50 Pack of 50 bulbs for £30.00
Tulipa 'Barcelona' AGM
A very conventional shape for a tulip but in an outstandingly vibrant colour - rich, purple-pink. Flowering in April - May at 20" (50cm)
Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 for £7.00 Pack of 50 for £31.50
SORRY, NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON DUE TO CROP FAILURE (We suggest 'Don Quichotte' AGM as a good substitute).
Tulipa 'Brown Sugar'
Beautiful blooms of burnt orange, with a rosy flush to the outside of the petals, for a lovely rich and warm colour. Flowering in April - May at 20" (50cm) Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £8.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £40.00
Tulipa 'Cacharel'
New in 2021
Rose-pink flowers with neatly fringed edges to the petals. A lovely, warm shade of tulip, with s touch of glamour. Flowering in April/May at 16" (40cm).
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £25.50
Tulipa 'Cairo'
This classically shaped tulip is a wonderful rich bronze - an exciting colour for garden tulips. It can be used to bring depth to orange schemes or drama to reds or purples.
It could also be used as a taller partner to back plantings of the species tulipa whittallii (burnt orange/slate green).
Flowering in April - May at 18" (45cm)
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £8.00
Pack of 50...
Tulipa 'Chansonette'
New in 2016
Stunning tulip of rose-purple with a crisp white edge to the petals.
Flowering in April - May at 16" (40cm)
Bulb size 12+ cm
Same Prices as 2022Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.00Pack of 50 bulbs for £20.00
Tulipa 'Continental'
New in 2018
The flowers are almost as dark as 'Queen of Night' but a little larger and earlier (we are talking days, not weeks!) with a shorter stem. Great for extending the display of 'darks'. Flowering in April at 16-18" (40-45cm).
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £8.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £36.00
Tulipa 'Don Quichotte' AGM
Vibrant pink-purple flowers of traditional tulip form.
Flowering in April - May at 20" (50cm)
Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 for £6.50
Pack of 50 for £28.50
Tulipa 'Flig Flag' (Flaming Flag)
We love tulips that have the look of the old Rembrandt types and this new one looks like a real star. The petals have a white base which is softly flamed and suffused with rosy-purple. Flowering in April - May at 16" (40cm) Bulb size 12+ cm
Same Prices as 2022 Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.00 Pack of 50 bulbs for £19.00
Tulipa 'Fontainebleau'
Deep claret-purple flowers, neatly edged with white. A very distinctive & lovely new variety.
With its pleasing shape & delightful colouring, 'Fontainebleau' has enough going for it to be planted in a group on its own, although it also harmonises well with blues, mauves,purples & whites. Flowering in late April - May at 20" (50cm) Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 for £8.00 ...