Tulip 'Sylvestris'

Dispatch begins week of 14 September
Autumn planting varieties are seasonal and become available at the start of September. We will then prepare your order and begin dispatch during the week beginning Monday 14 September.

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25 bulbs
Planting coverageCreates a generous border group
£11.99
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50 bulbs
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£21.49
£0.43 each
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100 bulbs
Best value Plants a substantial border display
£36.39
£0.36 each
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Sylvestris, often admired for its golden yellow colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Tulip ‘Sylvestris’ (Tulipa sylvestris), the woodland tulip, is a graceful, lightly scented species tulip with nodding golden buds that open into refined, star-shaped flowers. It sits beautifully in borders and gravel gardens, and is particularly well-suited to naturalising—threading through grass or beneath deciduous trees with an easy, informal charm.

Compact and clump-forming, it brings a gentle lift in April and May, returning year after year when planted in well-drained ground. A fine choice for pots, too, where the elegant stems and bright, clear colour can be enjoyed up close.

  • Colour: Golden yellow
  • Flower form: Star Shaped
  • Fragrance: Fragrant
  • Pollinator friendly: Yes
  • Best for: Borders, naturalising, rockeries & gravel gardens, pots & containers
Botanical name Tulipa sylvestris
Flower colour Golden yellow
Bulb size 5/6 cm
Established height 25-35 cm
Established spread 8-10 cm
Plant spacing 8-10 cm apart
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Borders, Naturalising, Rockeries & Gravel Gardens, Pots & Containers
Suitable for Borders, Naturalising, Rockeries & Gravel Gardens, Pots & Containers
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Tulip 'Sylvestris' needs full-sun, partial sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 8-10 cm apart apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Naturalising

Tulip 'Sylvestris' - Harding & Bloom

Tulip 'Sylvestris'

£11.99

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Kind Words from Our Gardeners

Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

Eleanor R

Somerset