The Garden Gate rhubarb & custard tulip collection
tulip collection
The classic combination of soft creams with a hint of peachy yellow just makes you smile. Bringing the sunshine to your doorstep with the wonderful double of 'Crème Upstar' and then the elegant trumpet flowers of 'Très Chic' really do make it a beautiful combination. Forming part of a trio of collections developed in partnership with The Garden Gate Flower Company. They complement each other, so look out also for the Garden Gate blackcurrant ripple tulip collection and the Garden Gate Black Forest tulip collection.
How to care for The Garden Gate rhubarb & custard 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 'Crème Upstar': This dreamy, late season bloomer is well worth the wait. Double, lightly-fragranced ‘Crème Upstar’ has a rose-like quality and the colour of the creamy, soft yellow and pink blooms intensifies with age. purples and yellows. Good fragrance. Grows to 35cm.
7 × Tulipa 'Healthcare': Pointed petals flare out from a nipped-in waist, creating an elegant silhouette that will add interest to the bedding scheme when teamed with more traditionally shaped tulips. Grows to 40cm.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
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
1 × collection | 14 bulbs
£18.95
£1.35 each
available to order from autumn
Unavailable
2 + 1 FREE collections | 42 bulbs
£37.90
£0.90 each
available to order from autumn
Unavailable
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