Tulipa 'Palmyra'
double early tulip bulbs
This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size:11/12
With its rich velvety chocolate-red petals, 'Palmyra' is a captivating early flowering double tulip that transforms under the sun, blending shades of wine red, deep magenta, and maroon throughout its blooms. Resembling the elegance of a peony in full bloom, this stunning tulip is perfect as a standalone for pots for pots or border plantings but also pairs beautifully with a variety of hues, including pink, orange, and purple.
Plant bulbs in pots from September. For borders, we advise waiting until after the first frosts (November to December) 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. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
- Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten