Lipstick & mascara tulip collection
tulip collection
Glam up with this irresistible tulip ensemble featuring rich chocolate-red blooms, velvety maroon hues, and elegant lily-shaped profiles, perfect for adorning sun-drenched borders, patio containers, or gracing indoor vases with their seductive hues.
How to care for Lipstick and mascara 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 'Mascara': Boasting rich chocolate-red blooms that burst forth in late spring, 'Mascara' offers a dramatic flair to any garden or container display. This unbeatable Triumph tulip brings warmth and depth to sunny areas, thriving both in flower beds and patio pots. Its cup-shaped flowers complement or contrast with shades of pink, white, or orange, creating a striking ensemble that captivates the eye. With broadly lance-shaped foliage, this lovely tulip stands tall atop sturdy stems, making it an excellent choice for cut flowers. Grows to 50cm.
- 7 × Tulipa 'Palmyra': With its rich velvety chocolate-red petals, 'Palmyra' is a captivating early flowering double tulip that transforms under the sun, blending shades of wine red, deep magenta, and maroon throughout its blooms. Resembling the elegance of a peony in full bloom, this stunning tulip is perfect as a standalone for pots for pots or border plantings but also pairs beautifully with a variety of hues, including pink, orange, and purple. Grows to 30cm.
- 7 × Tulipa 'Pretty Woman': The slender, fluted profile of this lily flowering tulip makes it an elegant addition to the spring border, while its colouring makes it a showstopper. It will look great when blended with yellows or oranges, but will also offer a striking contrast to blue or silver. Grows to 55cm.
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
