Rum punch tulip collection
tulip collection
This collection brings together bold tones, fiery blends and softer green-flecked highlights, offering plenty of height and structure. Packed with colour and character, it’s a great choice for adding drama and variety to beds, borders or springtime arrangements.
How to care for Rum punch 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 'Apeldoorn's Elite': Brightly coloured, cup-shaped blooms with a blend of deep red and orange tones make this Darwin Hybrid tulip a strong focal point in mid-spring. Flowers stand tall on sturdy stems above broad, grey-green foliage and hold their shape well in the garden or as cut flowers. Grows to 60cm.
5 × Tulipa 'Slawa': The petals on this stunning triumph tulip are a deep wine red but each has a broad orange edge which turns a pinkish-apricot as the slender flowers mature. Topping sturdy stems they make an elegant and eye-catching addition to the seasonal border display. Grows to 50cm.
5 × Tulipa 'Formosa': A stunning, fragrant tulip showcasing broadly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves that serve as a verdant backdrop to its stunning petals adorned in brilliant sunny yellow hues delicately feathered with soft green. Blooming in late spring, it belongs to the Viridiflora group, boasting long-lasting blooms that endure for up to three weeks. 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 | 17 bulbs
£18.95
£1.11 each
Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 51 bulbs
£37.90
£0.74 each
Delivered during September
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