• Eventual height: 0.5m
  • Eventual spread: 0.2m

Tulipa 'Vovos'

tulip bulb

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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
  • Rate of growth: fast
  • Flowering period: April to May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


Sumptuous flowers, among the largest in the tulip family, set an early romantic tone in the garden, harmonising beautifully with roses, peonies, and oriental poppies. This parrot tulip boasts frilled semi-double blooms with lilac-purple petals that gracefully contrast with delicate apricot hues, creating a uniquely captivating display. Thriving in both full sun and partial shade, 'Vovos' is a versatile and splendid choice, perfect for showcasing on its own or complementing pale apricots and deep purples. With its semi-to-fully double, frilly petals, it also makes an exceptional cut flower.


  • Garden care:
    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.
    • Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen
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