Tulipa 'Cricko'
fringed tulip
Bright, fresh and wonderfully refined, this spring-flowering fringed, award-winning tulip brings a crisp lift to beds, borders and cutting gardens. Strong, upright stems rise above dark green, lance-shaped foliage to carry large, creamy-white blooms, each petal finely fringed to create a lightly spiked, almost feathery finish.
The flowers open from late April to May, revealing a soft buttery glow at the base, which adds warmth and depth to the otherwise pure white display. Ideal for sunny positions with well-drained, moisture-retentive soil, it looks especially smart planted in drifts, edging pathways, or paired with pastel companions for a calm, elegant scheme.
Tulipa 'Cricko' also makes an excellent cut flower, offering tall, straight stems and long-lasting, textured blooms that bring a clean, contemporary feel to indoor arrangements.
The flowers open from late April to May, revealing a soft buttery glow at the base, which adds warmth and depth to the otherwise pure white display. Ideal for sunny positions with well-drained, moisture-retentive soil, it looks especially smart planted in drifts, edging pathways, or paired with pastel companions for a calm, elegant scheme.
Tulipa 'Cricko' also makes an excellent cut flower, offering tall, straight stems and long-lasting, textured blooms that bring a clean, contemporary feel to indoor arrangements.
How to care for Tulipa Cricko:
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:
0.4m
Eventual spread:
0.1m
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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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
5 × bulbs
£7.99
£1.60 each
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15 × bulbs
£21.00
£1.40 each
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