Nougat tulip collection
tulip collection
Create a serene spring floral tapestry with this collection of pale pastel tulips, featuring large creamy-yellow blooms with green flushes, elegant creamy-white flowers with a delightful scent, and tall goblet-shaped apricot-hued blossoms.
How to care for Nougat 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 'Exotic Emperor': These large, beautifully shaped flowers really look great when planted in bold clumps. The flowers emerge from somewhat twisted green buds (which have a charm all of their own) to reveal lots of green-flushed, creamy yellow-coloured petals. Grows to 55cm.
- 7 × Tulipa 'Purissima': These tulips have large flowers on tall, sturdy stems which makes them ideal for large-scale bedding displays. They are early flowering so the creamy-white flowers appear in late March and April. Because of its strong growth and great performance, this variety has been given the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. Even more impressive - the flowers are scented. Grows to 50cm.
- 7 × Tulipa 'Apricot Pride': 'Apricot Pride' exudes elegance with its tall, goblet-shaped blooms, perfect for enhancing any colour scheme from yellows to purples. Standing strong on sturdy stems, these sizable flowers make a striking statement in beds, borders or containers. Their delicate apricot hue, accented with peach and pink tones, adds a touch of sophistication to both outdoor landscapes and indoor arrangements. Grows to 45cm.
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
