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Autumn Planting Bulbs
- Autumn Planting Bulbs
- Plant in autumn for spring colour.
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- Garden-ready perennials for every border, season and growing condition.
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Winter & Early Spring
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RHS Award Winners
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Fragrant
Tulip 'Acuminata' (Horned Tulip)
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.
Tulipa ‘Acuminata’ is a wonderfully characterful tulip, prized for its long, finely pointed petals and painterly spring colouring. Each bloom combines warm yellow and red tones, often finished with a subtle green tinge, creating an elegant, slightly untamed look that suits both pots by the door and well-drained borders.
With an upright habit and grey-green foliage, it brings height and movement without fuss. Plant in autumn, allow it a sheltered position, and look forward to its distinctive, species-style presence from March to April.
- Distinctive shape: slender, pointed petals with a refined, flame-like silhouette
- Colour: yellow and red, often lightly tinged green
- Versatile planting: particularly handsome in spring containers and neat drifts through borders
| Botanical name | Tulipa acuminata (misapplied) |
| Flower colour | Yellow, red with green tinging |
| Bulb size | 10/11 |
| Established height | 50cm |
| Established spread | 10cm |
| Plant spacing | 10cm |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green |
| Habit | Upright |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Years to establish | 2 |
| Sunlight | Full-Sun |
| Position | Sheltered |
| Suitable for | Pots & Containers, Borders |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil type | Loam |
| RHS Award (AGM) | No |
| Growing skill | Easy |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Deer resistant | No |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Attracts wildlife
Good for cutting
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If a bulb or plant fails to perform in its first growing season after the care instructions have been followed, we will normally offer a replacement or store credit for the affected item. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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
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
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