Ashley's repeat flowering tulip collection
tulip collection
This trio, carefully composed by our head gardener Ashley Edwards, is anything but boring—bold and full of contrast, it pairs zesty orange blooms streaked with green, moody deep purples with a glossy finish, and fresh white petals brushed with lime. It’s a playful, punchy mix that adds drama, brightness and elegance to spring pots and borders.
How to care for Ashley's repeat flowering tulip collection:
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.
What's included:
In this combination you will receive the following:
7 × Tulipa 'Orange Marmalade': Bursting with citrusy spring beauty, this extraordinary viridiflora cultivar captivates with its dramatic papaya orange blooms delicately blended with dusky pink and warm yellow undertones. Each petal features distinctive green stripes, creating a striking contrast that makes Tulip 'Orange Marmalade' truly exceptional. Grows to 40cm.
7 × Tulipa 'Queen of Night': With its rich, sumptuous colouring, wonderful form and ability to withstand inclement weather, this sensational tulip really packs a punch in the late spring garden. The flowers of this award-winning single late tulip are a sultry mix of rich purple, plum and deep mahogany, and as each petal is overlaid with a satin-like sheen, it creates a soft lustre in certain lights. Grows to 60cm.
7 × Tulipa 'Spring Green': An elegant tulip with broad, white, slightly feathered petals, each with a bright green central band. Perfect for a sunny, well-drained border where it will brighten up a spring day or for planting in pots on the patio. Grows to 40cm.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
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
1 × collection | 21 bulbs
£19.99
£0.95 each
Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs
£39.98
£0.63 each
Delivered during September
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