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Award-Winning Rockery Tulip Collection
Award-Winning Rockery Tulip Collection

Award-Winning Rockery Tulip Collection

SKU: BU30003006
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs
£41.90 £0.67 each
Available to order from summer
1 × collection | 21 bulbs
£20.95 £1.00 each
Available to order from summer
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Overview

Compact in stature, but still producing relatively large flowers, Gregii tulips tend to flower quite early in the season, so they're ideal for kicking off the display in borders, rockeries or pots.

Specifications

  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: Average
  • Flowering period: March to April
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy

Care guide

These species tulips are adaptable for pot and border culture, as well as naturalising in meadows and wildflower schemes. Using fresh, good-quality compost, plant bulbs in pots from September to November. For borders, these tulips have some resistance to Tulip Fire and can be planted earlier in the autumn than other species, though a later planting after the first frosts (October) will reduce any risk.

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 potted or border tulips 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. Unlike border/bedding tulips, species tulips tulips can be left in the ground to flower in situ year after year.

If planting in a meadow in order to naturalise, make sure the grass is not cut until the foliage has completely died back.

Features

  • In each collection you will receive the following:
  • 7 × Tulipa 'Willem van den Akker': A compact Greigii tulip bringing instant impact. Ivory-white petals are subtly flamed with dusky dark pink, opening wide in sunshine to reveal a warm yellow-bronze centre that really catches the eye. Grows to 30cm.
  • 7 × Tulipa 'Quebec': This compact tulip bears multiple flowers carried on sturdy litle stems. Broad, grey-green leaves with subtle purple markings sit low to the ground, setting off the softly coloured blooms beautifully. In mid spring, pale yellow flowers open and fade almost to white, each petal marked with a bold crimson flame down the centre, adding detail and contrast without being overpowering. Grows to 50cm.
  • 7 × Tulipa 'Red Riding Hood': Beautiful, black-eyed, scarlet-red flowers top stems that rise above handsome, purple-striped, grey-green leaves. These chunky dwarf tulips are perfect for a sunny, well-drained rockery or a large patio container. After flowering they may be left in the ground for several years, unlike other cultivated varieties that need to be lifted and stored. Grows to 20cm.

Warning

Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten

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