Tulipa 'Calypso'
greigii tulip bulbs
Brilliant pinkish orange flowers with narrow yellow margins stand out against striking purple-mottled foliage, making this Greigii tulip a bold choice for spring displays.
Large, cup-shaped blooms open wide in full sun, revealing dark central markings that add further contrast. Tulipa 'Calypso' reaches around 30cm (12in) in height, with sturdy stems supporting the vibrant flowers.
The distinctive, broadly lance-shaped leaves are heavily mottled with purple, offering ornamental value even before flowering begins.
Reliable and hardy, this compact tulip is ideal for rock gardens, borders, and container displays, bringing early-season colour to the garden.
Large, cup-shaped blooms open wide in full sun, revealing dark central markings that add further contrast. Tulipa 'Calypso' reaches around 30cm (12in) in height, with sturdy stems supporting the vibrant flowers.
The distinctive, broadly lance-shaped leaves are heavily mottled with purple, offering ornamental value even before flowering begins.
Reliable and hardy, this compact tulip is ideal for rock gardens, borders, and container displays, bringing early-season colour to the garden.
How to care for Tulipa Calypso:
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.
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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.15m
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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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
