Tulips

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

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 'Apeldoorn's Elite' is a distinguished Darwin Hybrid tulip, prized for its generous, open goblet blooms in rich red, finished with the lightest pastel-orange edging. Planted in autumn, it rises in early spring with an assured presence—excellent for giving borders a polished sweep of colour, and equally handsome in pots and patio containers.

• Colour: Rich red with soft pastel-orange edging
• Flower form: Goblet
• Flowering: March–April
• Height: 40–60cm
• Best for: Borders, pots & containers

For best results, plant into moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position, allowing the foliage to die back naturally after flowering to feed the bulb for the following season.

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 ‘Beauty of Apeldoorn’ is a classic Darwin Hybrid tulip with a wonderfully confident presence. Each upright, cup-shaped bloom opens in late spring in a rich golden orange, boldly flamed with red—an impeccable choice for adding warmth and structure to borders, and equally handsome in a well-chosen pot.

With grey-green foliage and stems reaching around 60cm, it sits beautifully amongst emerging perennials and spring companions, and it is particularly fine for cutting when you want something smart, clean-lined, and thoroughly seasonal indoors.

• Colour: Golden orange flamed red
• Flowering: April–May
• Height: 60cm
• Use: Borders, containers, cut flowers

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 '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

Tulipa 'Blue Spectacle' is a beautifully poised double late tulip, with sumptuous, peony-flowered blooms in polished violet-purple, touched with magenta and finished with a deeper, inky-blue glow towards the centre. At around 50cm, it brings height and composure to spring borders and looks particularly handsome in generous pots, where the layered petals can be appreciated up close.

Plant in autumn, allow winter to do its quiet work, and enjoy an elegant late-spring display that sits effortlessly alongside roses and shrubs, or in a more contemporary courtyard scheme.

• Flower style: Peony Flowered (Double Late) blooms with refined depth of colour
• Best for: Borders, containers, and underplanting roses & shrubs
• Reliable presence: Sturdy, upright stems to approximately 50cm

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 '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

Tulip 'Copper Image' is a sumptuous double late tulip, richly coloured in copper, apricot and softly flushed pink. With its full, peony-like form and poised carriage, it brings a warm, refined glow to spring borders and makes an especially handsome cut flower for generous vases.

Plant in autumn for a polished display in April and May. Tuck through borders for an opulent ribbon of colour, or dress pots by the door for a beautifully composed welcome.

• Colour: Copper apricot pink
• Flower form: Double
• Best for: Borders, Cutting Garden, Pots & Containers
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

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.

For a spring display with unmistakable couture charm, Tulipa 'Double Fringed Mixed' brings a beautifully ruffled finish to borders and pots alike. This luxurious blend combines full, double blooms with delicately fringed edges, creating texture and depth that looks effortlessly “done” from the first opening buds to the final petal fall.

Plant in generous drifts for a late-season flourish, or tuck into containers near doors and terraces where the intricate fringes can be admired at close quarters. Fully hardy and pleasingly straightforward to grow, it’s a refined choice for anyone who prefers their spring colour with a little extra polish.

• What you’ll receive: Quality bulbs in a mixed selection of double, fringed tulips
• Best for: Borders, containers & pots, and cut-flower gardens
• Seasonal interest: Flowers in April–May

Tulipa 'Double Mixed' is a late-season blend of sumptuous, peony-like double tulips, selected for an elegant spread of colour—soft pastels alongside brighter notes for a naturally varied planting. With sturdy stems and generously filled blooms, it lends itself beautifully to smart pots by the door, neat drifts at the front of the border, and a few stems brought indoors for spring arrangements.

Plant in autumn and allow the bulbs a well-drained position; come April and May, this mixed selection delivers a richly layered finish to the tulip season.

Why you’ll love it

• Double, peony-style flowers for a refined, full-bodied look
• Late tulip season interest, flowering April–May
• Excellent in containers and equally poised in borders
• Cut-flower worthy stems for the vase

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 'Fosteriana Mix' brings a composed, early-spring flourish to beds, borders and containers. Chosen for bold colour in a curated blend, this Fosteriana selection stands well on strong stems and settles naturally into generous drifts—equally at home in a formal scheme or a more relaxed planting.

Plant in autumn and look forward to a confident show from March to May. The cup-shaped blooms are also a fine choice for cutting, lending fresh, clean lines to spring arrangements.

• Bulb size: 11/12
• Height: 40–60cm
• Spread: 10–15cm
• Position: Borders, pots and containers
• Aspect: Full sun or partial sun
• Soil: Moist but well-drained
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

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.