Tulipa 'Sanne'
triumph tulip bulbs
Soft, shifting tones make this spring tulip a real scene-stealer in the garden. Large, elegant blooms open in a blend of warm pink and cream, then gradually mellow into gentle apricot shades as they mature, giving you a display that evolves beautifully over time.
Tulipa 'Sanne' is a lily-flowered tulip, with slightly recurved petals that add shape and definition to each flower. The blooms sit proudly on strong, upright stems, holding their form well in borders and making excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.
Perfect for planting in drifts through sunny beds or weaving between narcissus and muscari, it pairs especially well with antique tones, soft blues, maroons and fresh greens.
Tulipa 'Sanne' is a lily-flowered tulip, with slightly recurved petals that add shape and definition to each flower. The blooms sit proudly on strong, upright stems, holding their form well in borders and making excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.
Perfect for planting in drifts through sunny beds or weaving between narcissus and muscari, it pairs especially well with antique tones, soft blues, maroons and fresh greens.
How to care for Tulipa Sanne:
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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
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
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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
