Tulip 'Turkestanica'

Delivery August/September
Available for delivery in August/September, when the autumn planting season begins.

25 bulbs
£6.49
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£19.69
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Turkestanica, often admired for its creamy white with yellow centres colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to pots & containers.

Tulip ‘Turkestanica’ is a charming little species tulip, prized for its naturally elegant, star-shaped blooms in creamy white with warm golden centres. Flowering early in spring, it lends a light, botanical touch to pots, gravel gardens and the front of the border—particularly where a more natural, meadow-like effect is desired.

Neat, clump-forming and fully hardy, it’s an excellent choice for naturalising in well-drained ground, where it will return each year with quiet reliability.

Why you’ll love it

  • Starry, cream-white flowers with golden centres
  • Ideal for pots, rockeries and natural-style planting
  • Early spring colour with a refined, wild-tulip character
  • Pollinator friendly

Planting notes

  • Planting time: September to December
  • Flowering time: March to April
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Well-drained (chalk, clay, loam or sand)
Botanical name Tulipa turkestanica
Flower colour Creamy white with yellow centres
Bulb size 7/8 cm
Established height 20-30 cm
Established spread 8-10 cm
Plant spacing 8-10 cm apart
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full-Sun
Position Pots & Containers, Rockeries & Gravel Gardens, Front of Border, Naturalising
Suitable for Pots & Containers, Rockeries & Gravel Gardens, Front of Border, Naturalising
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Tulip 'Turkestanica' needs full-sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 8-10 cm apart apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Naturalising

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Tulip 'Turkestanica'

£6.49

£6.49

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Kind Words from Our Gardeners

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!

Eleanor R

Somerset