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Tulipa 'Johan Cruijff'

lily flowered tulip bulbs

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Boasting champagne-coloured petals adorned with a subtle pink blush, 'Johan Cruijff' offers a vision of understated elegance that matures gracefully into a soft white hue. Named after the legendary Dutch football player and manager, its lily-shaped blooms unfold in creamy yellow tones, delicately transitioning to a gentle pink before culminating in a pristine white finale.

How to care for Tulipa Johan Cruijff:

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.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.1m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
  • InformationHumans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten

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BU30004005
10 × bulbs
£7.99
available to order from summer
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BU30004187
30 × bulbs
was £23.97 now £22.00
available to order from summer
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