The Notting Hill tulip collection
tulip collection
Revel in the vibrant awakening of spring with this harmonious gathering of tulips, where the radiant 'Green Power' variety unveils lime-hued petals adorned with a delicate yellowish-green edge, the elegant 'Spring Green' charms with broad white petals featuring a brilliant green central band, and the dramatic 'Super Parrot' showcasing complex twists and turns of feathered white and green, promising a breathtaking symphony of colours and textures to uplift any sunny border or patio.
How to care for The Notting Hill 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 'Green Power': Radiating freshness akin to the first leaves of spring, 'Green Power' unveils petals of vibrant lime green, adorned with a delicate yellowish-green edge that retains its brilliance throughout the bloom's lifespan. Grows to 40cm.
- 7 × Tulipa 'Spring Green': An elegant tulip with broad, white, slightly feathered petals, each with a bright green central band. Perfect for a sunny, well-drained border where it will brighten up a spring day or for planting in pots on the patio. Grows to 40cm.
- 7 × Tulipa 'Super Parrot': A tulip that emerges with an imposing presence, boasting broad lance-shaped leaves in a soothing grey-green hue, bursting forth with an impressive display of sheer flower power, showcasing large, ruffled petals in a serene palette of pure white, accented with vibrant streaks of fresh green. Known for their longevity, the flowers of parrot tulips endure, making 'Super Parrot' a favoured ‘Pretty Polly’ for both floral arrangements and garden borders. 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
