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Tulip 'Couleur Cardinal'
£12.49
Unit price perEstimated Delivery between January 14 and January 16.
A treasure from 1845, 'Couleur Cardinal' is a historic and beloved Triumph tulip that exudes antique charm. It is celebrated for its rich, complex colouring and delightful fragrance. The petals have a luxurious, velvety texture, showcasing a deep cardinal-red that is dramatically flushed with a moody plum-purple on the outside, creating a smouldering, jewel-like effect. As a shorter variety, it's perfect for the front of the border or for lining a pathway where its beauty can be admired up close. Most notably, it is one of the few tulips that is reliably fragrant, releasing a sweet scent that perfumes the air on sunny spring days. This quality makes it an exceptional choice for planting in pots and containers placed near doors, windows, or on patios.
Tulip 'Couleur Cardinal'
A treasure from 1845, 'Couleur Cardinal' is a historic and beloved Triumph tulip that exudes antique charm. It is celebrated for its rich, complex colouring and delightful fragrance. The petals have a luxurious, velvety texture, showcasing a deep cardinal-red that is dramatically flushed with a moody plum-purple on the outside, creating a smouldering, jewel-like effect. As a shorter variety, it's perfect for the front of the border or for lining a pathway where its beauty can be admired up close. Most notably, it is one of the few tulips that is reliably fragrant, releasing a sweet scent that perfumes the air on sunny spring days. This quality makes it an exceptional choice for planting in pots and containers placed near doors, windows, or on patios.
| Botanical name | Tulipa 'Couleur Cardinal' |
| Flower colour | Deep red with a plum-purple flush |
| Bulb size | 12/+ cm |
| Established height | 35 cm |
| Established spread | 10 cm |
| Plant spacing | 100 bulbs per m² |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green |
| Habit | Upright |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Years to establish | 1st year |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Position | Sheltered or Exposed |
| Suitable for | Front of borders, Pots, Window boxes, Pathways |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil type | Loam, Sandy, Chalky |
| RHS Award (AGM) | Yes |
| Growing skill | Easy to grow |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Deer resistant | No |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Attracts wildlife
Fragrant
RHS Award (AGM)
Perfect for pots
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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