Peach & plum tulip collection
tulip collection
This collection of tulips brings a complementary array of colours and forms, sure to provide abundant flowers for cutting and garden enjoyment. The double purple flowers of 'Negrita Double' resemble ruffled gowns, pairing elegantly with soft pinks and lilacs. 'Apricot Foxx' shifts subtly through orange, apricot, and yellow tones for a stunning display. Meanwhile, 'La Belle Epoque' unfurls large, peony-like blooms in a sophisticated pink-apricot ombré. Plant in drifts or pots for a fantastic springtime display.
How to care for Peach and plum 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 each collection you will receive the following bulbs:
- 7 × Tulipa 'Negrita Double': Big, blousy blooms, which are a rich royal purple with bluish undertones, top stout stems, and look sublime when planted with softer lilacs - or most shades of pink. A relative of the ever-popular (single-flowered) 'Negrita' this double form is also a big hit. Grows to 40cm tall.
- 7 × Tulipa 'Apricot Foxx': The perfectly formed flowers of this impressive tulip are a soft blend of orange, apricot and yellow, infused with the faintest blush of claret. Because of these tonal variations, which tend to become slightly more intense in warmer conditions, it makes them incredibly easy to mix. Robust and resistant to poor weather conditions, it's great for borders or pots - and as it produces its flowers in the middle of the season, it's ideal for tying in both the early and late display. Grows to 45cm tall.
- 5 × Tulipa 'La Belle Epoque': Large, many-petalled flowers appear in late spring or early summer. Their unique colouring (pinkish-apricot becoming paler towards the outer edges of the petals), blends well with deeper pinks and shades of purple. Often called peony-flowered tulips, these beautiful blooms also make great cut flowers. Grows to 45cm tall.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun
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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Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
Unavailable
Bulbs (only)£4.95
