Classic Spring Garden

Tulipa ‘Parrot Mixed’ brings a wonderfully theatrical note to the spring garden, with flamboyantly feathered, ruffled blooms in a shifting, painterly mix of jewel and sunset tones. Each stem is a little different, creating a richly varied display that feels both abundant and effortlessly curated.

Perfect for lifting borders and generous pots, this parrot tulip mix is also superb for cutting—pick when the buds are just beginning to show colour for the finest vase performance.

• Bulb size: 11/12
• Height: 40–60cm
• Spread: 10–15cm
• Flowering: April–May
• Position: Sheltered; Full Sun or Partial Sun
• Soil: Moist but well-drained
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Tulipa 'Parrot Prince' is a wonderfully theatrical Parrot tulip, with generously frilled petals in bright pinkish-purple, delicately flushed with green. Planted in drifts through spring borders or styled in handsome pots by the door, it brings a touch of extravagance without ever losing its poise. A light fragrance completes the impression, and the blooms make a distinctive cut flower for indoor arrangements.

• Parrot-style, fringed flowers in pinkish-purple with a soft green flush
• Ideal for borders and patio containers; excellent for cutting
• Reliable spring performance from autumn planting

Bulb size supplied: 10/11

Tulipa 'Picking Garden Mix Deluxe' is a refined, deluxe mixture designed for the simple pleasure of a well-stocked cutting patch. Expect a lively, mixed palette through mid to late spring, with sturdy stems that move effortlessly from garden to vase—handsome in borders, and equally poised in pots.

Plant in autumn and let the bulbs settle quietly through winter. Come April and May, you’ll have a ready-made ‘pick-your-own’ moment: generous, bright, and wonderfully easy to live with.

• Flowers: April–May
• Height: 40–60cm
• Style: Mixed colours with classic cup-shaped blooms
• Best for: Cutting gardens, borders and containers

Designed with the cutting garden in mind, Tulipa 'Picking Garden Mix' brings together a considered selection of richly textured tulips that offer a generous run of spring stems for the vase, as well as a handsome display in borders and pots. Expect an elegant mix of forms and tones; as with all blended collections, the precise shades may vary subtly from season to season.

Plant in autumn into moist, well-drained soil, and allow the bulbs to settle through winter. Come April and May, you’ll be rewarded with a fresh, abundant look that feels both curated and delightfully natural.

Tulipa 'Pink Impression' is a handsome Darwin tulip with generous, goblet-shaped blooms in a refined rose-pink. Held on sturdy, upright stems, it brings a poised, confident lift to spring borders and makes a particularly polished showing in generous pots.

Plant in autumn for a quietly sumptuous display through April–May. With its reliable form and good stem length, it is also a favourite for cutting—excellent for bringing a little spring ceremony indoors.

• Flower colour: Pink
• Form: Goblet-shaped flowers on strong stems
• Best for: Borders & beds, pots & containers, cutting garden
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Tulipa 'Prinses Irene' is a Triumph tulip of impeccable taste: warm orange blooms, each petal finely marked with a central purple flame for a look that is both spirited and composed. It sits beautifully in smart pots by the front door, brings polish to spring borders, and cuts with ease for simple, handsome arrangements.

Plant in autumn into fertile, well-drained soil and give it a sheltered position to keep stems looking their best. With a poised height of around 35cm, it makes an elegant mid to late spring statement without ever feeling overbearing.

• Colour: Orange with purple
• Flowering: April–May
• Ideal for: Pots & Containers, Borders & Beds, Cut Flowers
• Supplied as: Bulbs (size 12/14cm)

Tulipa 'Purissima' is a much-loved early tulip, prized for its luminous creamy-white flowers and quietly elegant presence. In spring it brings a calm, clean note to borders and containers alike—particularly effective planted in generous drifts, where the colour reads as effortless and refined.

With mid-green foliage and an upright habit, ‘Purissima’ is also an excellent choice for cutting, offering crisp, uncomplicated stems for fresh arrangements.

• Colour: Creamy white
• Flower shape: Cup Shaped
• Best for: Pots & containers, borders, cutting garden
• Bulb size supplied: 11/12

Tulipa 'Queen of Night' is the tulip for those who prefer their spring planting with a little intrigue. In late spring, tall, elegant stems carry glossy goblet blooms in a near-black shade, richly washed with maroon and deep purple. It brings instant depth to borders and a beautifully tailored look in pots—particularly when partnered with paler tulips or airy grasses.

• Colour: Near-black with deep maroon-purple tones
• Flowering: April–May
• Height: 60cm
• Bulb size supplied: 11/12

Plant in autumn into fertile, well-drained soil, and choose a sheltered position to keep the long stems looking pristine. A quietly dramatic classic for refined spring schemes.

Tulipa ‘Queensland’ is a wonderfully refined tulip, prized for its double, fringed flowers with a beautifully textured finish. Planted in autumn, it rises in mid-spring with an upright, composed habit—equally at home in smart patio pots, the front of a border, or gathered for the vase.

For the most polished effect, plant generously in groups, and pair with cool whites, soft greens and early-season foliage for a quietly luxurious spring display.

• Flower form: Double, fringed
• Ideal for: Pots & containers, front of borders, cutting gardens
• Season of interest: April to May
• Supplied as: Premium tulip bulbs

Tulipa 'Red Riding Hood' is a compact Greigii tulip of real distinction, pairing bold scarlet spring blooms with attractively marked foliage. Each solitary flower is finished with a dark, inky base, creating a refined, high-contrast look that sits beautifully in pots, along the front of borders, or threaded through gravel gardens for a crisp seasonal lift.

Neat in habit and pleasingly reliable, it reaches around 20cm and forms tidy clumps over time—ideal where you want colour to feel curated rather than crowded.

• Colour: Scarlet red with a dark base
• Foliage: Green with purple markings
• Flowering: March–May
• Height: 20cm
• Bulb size supplied: 10/11
• Award: AGM

Tulipa 'Rococo Double' is a richly textured, double tulip with an exquisitely fringed finish—an elegant choice for those who like their spring planting to feel considered and rather special. In deep red with burgundy‑purple tones, it brings a quietly dramatic note to pots, the front to mid border, and the cutting garden.

• Flowering: April–May
• Height: 40–60cm
• Position: Front to mid border, pots & containers
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Soil: Moist but well‑drained loam (any pH)
• Bulb size supplied: 11/12

Planted in generous drifts, the frilled, peony‑like blooms read beautifully against fresh spring greens. For a more tailored look, use as a statement planting in containers, then cut a few stems to bring the same opulent colour indoors.

Tulipa 'Seadov Parrot' is a richly dressed Parrot tulip, prized for its finely cut, serrated petals and painterly colour. Each bloom opens with a green-flushed base that graduates into deep crimson red—an assured choice for mid to late spring borders, and particularly handsome in statement pots near the front door.

With an upright habit to 45cm, it brings height and theatre without heaviness. Plant in autumn into fertile, well-drained soil, and choose a sheltered position to keep the show looking immaculate in spring.

• Flowering: April–May
• Best for: borders, pots & containers, and cutting
• Style note: exquisite when paired with deep purples, soft creams, or fresh spring greens

Tulipa ‘Silver Parrot’ is a wonderfully theatrical tulip, with generously ruffled, sculptural petals in cool, silvery tones touched with soft blush. In the spring border it brings a note of modern elegance; in a generous pot by the door it feels positively curated. Long-stemmed and poised, it is equally handsome in a vase.

Plant in autumn, allow the bulbs to settle over winter, and look forward to an assured flourish in April and May.

Why we love it

• Distinctive parrot-style form with beautifully frilled petals
• A refined colour palette that pairs effortlessly with whites, blush and deep plum tones
• Excellent for pots, borders and cut-flower arrangements

Tulipa ‘Single Late Mixed’ is a thoughtfully composed blend of Single Late tulips, selected for their tall, steady stems and poised goblet-shaped flowers. Blooming at the very end of the tulip season, it extends spring with a softly painterly mix of colours—ideal for bringing a refined finish to borders and generous pots alike.

Plant in autumn and allow the bulbs to settle through winter; in late spring, expect an elegant, upright display at 40–60cm, with fresh mid-green foliage beneath the blooms. As a mixed selection, the precise colour balance may vary from season to season—always harmonious, never uniform.

• Season finale: flowers from April to May, carrying the tulip display into late spring
• Graceful proportions: tall stems and goblet blooms, beautifully suited to cutting
• Versatile planting: excellent in borders, beds, and statement containers

Tulipa 'Spring Green' is a thoroughly refined spring tulip, prized for creamy-white petals delicately brushed and feathered with fresh green. The effect is understated yet unmistakable—perfect for bringing a modern, tailored note to borders and pots, and equally elegant when cut for the house.

Plant in autumn and allow the bulbs to settle over winter; come April and May, slender stems carry poised, goblet-shaped blooms that sit beautifully among soft whites, green-tinted flowers and cool pastels.

• Colour: White with green
• Flower shape: Goblet
• Ideal for: Pots & containers, borders, cutting garden
• Position: Front to middle of borders; also ideal in pots

Tulipa 'Spryng Mix' is a spirited Triumph tulip blend in warm reds and pinks, lifted by confident stripes and flame-like markings. In spring it brings a well-dressed splash of colour to pots and borders alike, with strong, upright stems that sit beautifully in a vase.

Plant in autumn for a smart April display. Use en masse for a generous drift, or tuck into containers for a polished, moveable show near the front door or terrace.

• Triumph tulip mix with striking variegation
• Excellent in pots and generous border plantings
• Very good for cutting, with sturdy stems

Tulipa ‘Super Parrot’ is a gloriously theatrical tulip, with ruffled, feathered petals that open out into a generous, sculptural bloom. In borders it lends a painterly flourish amongst spring greens; in pots it reads as an elegant centrepiece with very little fuss.

Its creamy-white petals, kissed with a fresh green flush, are particularly handsome in refined schemes—think white narcissi, forget-me-nots and the first airy grasses. It also makes a superb cut flower, each stem bringing a touch of couture to a simple vase.

• Feathered, parrot-style tulip with a distinctly ruffled finish
• Beautiful for spring containers and the front-to-middle of borders
• Excellent for cutting once buds show colour

Tulipa 'Triumph Mix' is a well-judged blend of robust Triumph tulips, chosen for sturdy stems and a consistently handsome spring show. Expect a refined medley of colours that lifts beds and borders with ease, and looks particularly lavish when planted in generous drifts or smart pots by the door.

As with all mixes, the exact colour balance will vary slightly from season to season—part of the charm, and always within the same elegant Triumph character.

• Strong, upright flowers with a classic cup-shaped silhouette
• Ideal for pots & containers as well as borders & beds
• Bulb size: 10/11 for a confident, even display

Tulipa ‘White Parrot’ is an exquisitely theatrical tulip, opening in crisp white with beautifully feathered, sculptural petals. The form has a natural sense of movement—refined yet delightfully characterful—bringing a luminous, contemporary finish to spring pots and borders.

Plant in generous drifts for a clean, gallery-like effect, or tuck through darker partners to let the white sing. The long stems also make a most elegant cut flower, particularly when the blooms are gathered just as they begin to unfurl.

• Colour: White
• Flowering: April–May
• Height: 45–55cm
• Bulb size: 11/12
• Perfect for: pots, borders and cutting