Tulip 'Marilyn'

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The distinctive flame pattern makes it a "broken" or Rembrandt-style tulip, but with the elegant form of a Lily-Flowered variety.

Embodying grace and star power, 'Marilyn' is a striking Lily-Flowered tulip with a uniquely elegant form. It features beautifully slender, vase-shaped flowers whose petals arch outwards at the tips, creating a distinctive pointed star shape. The colour is a clean, pure white, providing the perfect canvas for the dramatic, feathered flame of lipstick-pink to raspberry-red that streaks up the centre of each petal. The effect is both artistic and sophisticated, reminiscent of fine hand-painted porcelain. 'Marilyn' stands on tall, graceful stems that seem to dance in the spring breeze, making it a stunning addition to borders where it can rise above lower-growing plants. It is also an absolutely exquisite and long-lasting cut flower, perfect for creating chic, eye-catching arrangements.

Botanical name Tulipa 'Marilyn'
Flower colour White with a red-pink flame
Bulb size 12/+ cm
Established height 50 cm
Established spread 15 cm
Plant spacing 100 bulbs per m²
Leaf colour Green
Habit Upright
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full sun
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Borders, Cut flower gardens, Pots
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

Where to Plant:

A truly elegant and striking lily-flowered tulip, 'Marilyn' has a graceful, vase-shaped flower with pointed, outward-curving petals. The flowers are pure white, each artistically marked with a feathered flame of raspberry-red. For the best display and strong stems, plant it in a position that receives full sun in a fertile, well-drained soil. Its beautiful form and colouring make it a superb choice for borders and containers, and it is an outstanding, long-lasting cut flower.

How to Plant:

The bulbs should be planted late in the autumn, during October or November. Dig a generous hole and plant each bulb at least 15cm (6 inches) deep, or roughly twice the height of the bulb itself. Planting deeply in a sunny, well-drained spot is the key to encouraging it to flower for several years. Place the bulb with the pointed tip facing the sky and space them about 10-15cm apart to create a full display.

Aftercare:

This variety has a good reputation for returning year after year. To help it do so, deadhead the flowers once they have faded by snapping off the head to prevent it setting seed. Allow the foliage to die back completely and turn yellow and straw-like before removing it; this takes about six weeks and is when the bulb builds up its energy for next year. Feeding with a liquid tomato feed after flowering until the foliage starts to yellow can also be very beneficial.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

RHS Award (AGM)

Perfect for pots

Good for cutting

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Tulip 'Marilyn'

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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

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!

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Somerset