Tulipa 'Raspberry Jimmy'
triumph tulip bulbs
Bursting forth in mid-spring with exquisite raspberry-pink cups, this captivating bloom showcases petals delicately edged with frost-like paler margins that catch the light magnificently.
Tulipa 'Raspberry Jimmy' belongs to the reliable Triumph group, prized for combining exceptional flower form with outstanding garden performance in various settings. Each petal features a subtly brushed appearance that adds remarkable depth to the vibrant blooms, creating sophisticated colour variations that elevate this tulip above more conventional cultivars.
Supported by robust stems and broadly lance-shaped green foliage, these elegant flowers stand proudly in mixed borders, creating dramatic visual impact when mass-planted alongside contrasting companions like deep maroons or complementary oranges. For maximum impact, consider planting alongside related cultivars such as 'Pink Jimmy' and 'Salmon Jimmy' to create harmonious drifts that offer subtle colour variations.
Tulipa 'Raspberry Jimmy' belongs to the reliable Triumph group, prized for combining exceptional flower form with outstanding garden performance in various settings. Each petal features a subtly brushed appearance that adds remarkable depth to the vibrant blooms, creating sophisticated colour variations that elevate this tulip above more conventional cultivars.
Supported by robust stems and broadly lance-shaped green foliage, these elegant flowers stand proudly in mixed borders, creating dramatic visual impact when mass-planted alongside contrasting companions like deep maroons or complementary oranges. For maximum impact, consider planting alongside related cultivars such as 'Pink Jimmy' and 'Salmon Jimmy' to create harmonious drifts that offer subtle colour variations.
How to care for Tulipa Raspberry Jimmy:
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:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.2m
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
7 × bulbs
£7.99
£1.14 each
available to order from autumn
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21 × bulbs
£21.00
£1.00 each
available to order from autumn
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