Tulip

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 '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 'Orange Princess' is a thoroughly elegant Double Late tulip, opening into sumptuous, peony-like blooms in glowing apricot-orange. Soft yellow warmth and fine feathering in red and green lend a painterly finish—perfect for adding quiet richness to spring borders and smart container displays.

Flowering towards the end of the tulip season, it partners beautifully with creams, deep plums and fresh spring greens, and is equally at home as a refined cut flower for the house.

Why we love it

• Double Late form for a luxuriously full, layered look
• Glowing apricot-orange tones with subtle yellow, red and green detailing
• Excellent for pots, spring bedding and cutting

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 'Apricot Beauty' is a beautifully mannered Single Early tulip, admired for its cup-shaped blooms in soft apricot-salmon pink, gently warmed with a hint of orange. In the spring garden it reads as quietly luminous—equally at home in smart pots by the front door as it is threaded through a border among fresh greens and early perennials.

Plant in autumn for a mid-spring performance, and allow the stems to rise to an elegant, upright finish. A refined choice for gardeners who prefer their colour nuanced rather than brash.

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 'Exotic Emperor' is a beautifully refined Fosteriana tulip, prized for its softly sumptuous, semi-double blooms. Creamy petals are warmed with a gentle yellow flush and elegantly brushed with green, creating a poised, painterly effect that sits just as handsomely in a smart pot as it does threaded through spring borders.

With sturdy, upright stems to around 45cm and grey-green foliage, it’s a dependable choice for early-season colour and a particularly graceful cut flower for the house.

• Flower style: Semi-double, creamy-yellow with subtle green streaking
• Where it excels: Borders, containers and spring cutting
• Type: Fully hardy, perennial bulb
• Easy to grow: An unfussy favourite for beginners and experienced gardeners alike

Tulipa 'Black Hero' is a wonderfully theatrical Double Late tulip, bearing fully double, peony-flowered blooms in a glossy, near-black reddish-purple. In late spring it brings instant gravitas to pots by the front door, as well as richly toned borders where its dark colour reads as a sophisticated neutral.

Strong, upright stems reach around 60cm, making it an excellent choice for cutting—particularly effective in elegant, monochrome arrangements or paired with creams, soft pinks and fresh spring greens.

• Double Late, peony-flowered tulip in sumptuous near-black tones
• Ideal for containers, borders and cutting
• Plant in autumn for flowering in April–May
• Best in a sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil

Tulipa 'Negrita' is a richly coloured Triumph tulip, prized for its refined, goblet-shaped blooms in a handsome purple-magenta. Flowering in late spring on strong, upright stems, it brings a composed elegance to pots by the door, smart spring borders, and tidy courtyard gardens.

Plant in autumn and allow the fresh mid-green foliage to do its quiet work through winter; come April and May, 'Negrita' delivers a confident, jewel-toned display that pairs beautifully with soft creams, deep plums, and fresh greens.

• Colour: deep purple-magenta
• Flower form: goblet-shaped (Triumph Group)
• Best for: borders, pots & containers, city gardens
• Stems: upright and sturdy

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 'Darwin Hybrid Mix' is a dependable, beautifully balanced blend of classic Darwin Hybrid tulips, chosen for generous goblet-shaped blooms in a bright medley of spring tones. Planted in sweeping drifts, it brings a confident, well-composed look to borders and beds; tucked into pots, it creates an instant, polished display by the doorstep.

With sturdy, upright stems and mid-green foliage, this mix performs reliably and makes a handsome cut flower too—ideal for those who like their spring arrangements to look effortlessly considered.

Tulipa ‘Botanical Tulips Mixed’ is a delightful little assortment of botanical tulips, chosen for their naturally neat proportions and easy charm. Expect a lively blend of spring colour that looks particularly at home at the front of borders, tucked into rock gardens, or planted generously in pots for a refined, relaxed display.

These petite tulips are ideal where you want the look of tulips without towering stems—perfect for naturalistic planting schemes and smaller spaces, with a quietly elegant finish.

Why you’ll love it

• A mixed collection of low-growing botanical tulips in varied colours
• Excellent for pots and containers, and for weaving through the front of borders
• Fully hardy and straightforward to grow in well-drained soil
• Flowers through April–May for a fresh, bright spring moment

Tulipa 'Foxy Foxtrot' is a refined choice for spring—bringing crisp structure and dependable colour to borders, pots and cutting beds. Plant in autumn for a composed display in April and May, with upright stems that sit neatly towards the front to middle of the border.

• Season of interest: April–May
• Ideal for: pots & containers, borders, cutting gardens
• Style note: particularly smart planted in generous drifts, or in repeated pots for a tailored terrace look

Supplied as quality bulbs sized 11/12, ready to plant from September to December into moist but well-drained soil. Fully hardy and refreshingly straightforward to grow.

Tulipa 'Apeldoorn' is a true classic of the Darwin Hybrid tulips: rich red, goblet-shaped blooms that open to reveal a dark base, finely lined with yellow. Held on strong, upright stems, it brings a poised, confident note to mid-spring planting schemes—equally at home threading through borders, underplanting roses and shrubs, or arranged in generous pots by the door.

With its reliable stature and clean green foliage, ‘Apeldoorn’ also makes a splendid cut flower—smart, simple, and unmistakably spring.

• Flower colour: Red with yellow lining and black base
• Flower shape: Goblet
• Established height: 55cm
• Ideal for: Borders, containers, courtyard gardens, cottage & informal gardens, underplanting, cutting

Tulipa 'Carnaval de Nice' is a decidedly indulgent double late tulip, unfurling creamy white petals boldly flamed and feathered in deep red. In late spring it brings a touch of theatre to borders and looks wonderfully composed in generous pots—particularly when planted in confident drifts.

With an upright habit and elegant grey-green foliage (subtly white-edged), it is a refined choice for cutting too; allow the blooms to colour fully for the most sumptuous stems.

• Flowering: April–May
• Height: 40cm
• Bulb size supplied: 12/14cm
• Position: Sheltered

Tulipa 'Blue Diamond' is a decidedly refined Double Late tulip, opening in a deep, velvety purple and softening to handsome grey-silver nuances as the blooms mature. The flowers are generously petalled with a quietly luxurious presence—particularly effective in smart pots, or threaded through spring borders where richer tones are welcome.

For best results, plant in a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil, and avoid winter waterlogging. At around 40cm tall, it brings polished structure to late spring planting schemes without ever feeling showy.

• Colour progression: rich purple, ageing to grey-silver tones
• Form: Double Late (double flowers) with an elegant, full finish
• Best for: pots & containers, and spring borders