Tulips

Tulipa 'Ice Cream' brings a touch of theatre to spring planting, with a sumptuous, peony-flowered tulip that looks positively indulgent in a pot and wonderfully composed in the border. The blooms open in creamy white, framed by pink outer petals, creating a poised, patisserie-pretty effect that suits everything from generous drifts to a dedicated cutting patch.

Plant in autumn, tuck into a sheltered position, and let the upright stems rise through mid-green foliage for a refined April–May display. Fully hardy and pleasingly straightforward, it’s a natural choice for smart containers by the door, or for lifting the tone of spring borders with a quietly luxurious flourish.

• Flower style: Peony Flowered (double)
• Colour: Creamy white with pink outer petals
• Ideal for: Pots & containers, borders, cut flower garden

Tulip 'Menton' is a tall, single late tulip of particular refinement, carrying poised goblet-shaped blooms in rose pink gently warmed with apricot tones. It brings an effortless elegance to spring borders and is equally at home in generous pots, where the colour reads soft and luminous in evening light.

Planted in autumn, these premium 12/+ cm bulbs settle in quickly and flower in May, creating a polished, classic finish whether used in drifts through herbaceous planting or cut for a well-mannered vase arrangement.

• Colour: Rose pink with apricot tones
• Flower form: Goblet
• Height: 55–65 cm
• Best for: Borders, Cutting Garden, Pots & Containers

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 '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 ‘Parrot Mixed’ brings a wonderfully theatrical note to the spring garden, with flamboyantly feathered, ruffled blooms in a shifting, painterly mix of jewel and sunset tones. Each stem is a little different, creating a richly varied display that feels both abundant and effortlessly curated.

Perfect for lifting borders and generous pots, this parrot tulip mix is also superb for cutting—pick when the buds are just beginning to show colour for the finest vase performance.

• Bulb size: 11/12
• Height: 40–60cm
• Spread: 10–15cm
• Flowering: April–May
• Position: Sheltered; Full Sun or Partial Sun
• Soil: Moist but well-drained
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Tulipa 'Parrot Prince' is a wonderfully theatrical Parrot tulip, with generously frilled petals in bright pinkish-purple, delicately flushed with green. Planted in drifts through spring borders or styled in handsome pots by the door, it brings a touch of extravagance without ever losing its poise. A light fragrance completes the impression, and the blooms make a distinctive cut flower for indoor arrangements.

• Parrot-style, fringed flowers in pinkish-purple with a soft green flush
• Ideal for borders and patio containers; excellent for cutting
• Reliable spring performance from autumn planting

Bulb size supplied: 10/11

Tulipa 'Picking Garden Mix Deluxe' is a refined, deluxe mixture designed for the simple pleasure of a well-stocked cutting patch. Expect a lively, mixed palette through mid to late spring, with sturdy stems that move effortlessly from garden to vase—handsome in borders, and equally poised in pots.

Plant in autumn and let the bulbs settle quietly through winter. Come April and May, you’ll have a ready-made ‘pick-your-own’ moment: generous, bright, and wonderfully easy to live with.

• Flowers: April–May
• Height: 40–60cm
• Style: Mixed colours with classic cup-shaped blooms
• Best for: Cutting gardens, borders and containers

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 '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 '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 '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 ‘Queensland’ is a wonderfully refined tulip, prized for its double, fringed flowers with a beautifully textured finish. Planted in autumn, it rises in mid-spring with an upright, composed habit—equally at home in smart patio pots, the front of a border, or gathered for the vase.

For the most polished effect, plant generously in groups, and pair with cool whites, soft greens and early-season foliage for a quietly luxurious spring display.

• Flower form: Double, fringed
• Ideal for: Pots & containers, front of borders, cutting gardens
• Season of interest: April to May
• Supplied as: Premium tulip bulbs

Tulipa ‘Silver Parrot’ is a wonderfully theatrical tulip, with generously ruffled, sculptural petals in cool, silvery tones touched with soft blush. In the spring border it brings a note of modern elegance; in a generous pot by the door it feels positively curated. Long-stemmed and poised, it is equally handsome in a vase.

Plant in autumn, allow the bulbs to settle over winter, and look forward to an assured flourish in April and May.

Why we love it

• Distinctive parrot-style form with beautifully frilled petals
• A refined colour palette that pairs effortlessly with whites, blush and deep plum tones
• Excellent for pots, borders and cut-flower arrangements

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