New Baroque tulip collection
a gorgeous new tulip collection
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
- Growth rate: average
- Flowering period: March to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Embrace the mesmerising pinkish-apricot blooms of Tulipa 'La Belle Epoque', indulge in the timeless elegance of 'Northcap', and be enchanted by the rich cream and pinkish blush of 'Danceline'. These stunning tulips, with their abundant petals, are both classic and contemporary delights that will add depth and warmth to borders, pots, or your favourite cut flower arrangements.
In this collection you will receive the following bulbs:
- 5 × Tulipa 'La Belle Epoque': Large, many-petalled flowers appear in late spring or early summer. Their unique colouring (pinkish-apricot becoming paler towards the outer edges of the petals), blends well with deeper pinks and shades of purple. Often called peony-flowered tulips, these beautiful blooms also make great cut flowers. Grows to 45cm tall.
- 10 × Tulipa 'Northcap': Featuring broadly lance-shaped dark green foliage, 'Northcap' unveils a mesmerising display of double, bowl-shaped creamy-white flowers in mid to late spring. With an appearance reminiscent of peony blossoms, these dreamy blooms are a true delight for cut flower enthusiasts, but whether planted along walkways or showcased in large feature beds and mixed borders, this tulip is sure to captivate admirers with its enchanting beauty. Grows to 40cm.
- 5 × Tulipa 'Danceline': Forming large, many-petalled, bowl-shaped flowers, which top super-strong upright stems, 'Danceline' is great for jazzing up borders or pots. The flowers themselves are an interesting mix of subtle colour. When they first unfurl from bud, many of the petals are a rich cream, and some have splashes of green on their outer edges. Then as the flowers mature, their colour lightens and they occasionally take on a pinkish blush, but their most distinctive feature is the irregular raspberry daub that tips some of the petals. A real tulip to watch as the season progresses because you get something different almost every day! Grows to 40cm tall.
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.
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.
- Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten