Tulip 'Van Eijk'

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

10 bulbs
£3.99
£0.40 each
30 bulbs
£9.99
£0.33 each
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60 bulbs
£17.99
£0.30 each
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Van Eijk, often admired for its rose pink colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Tulip ‘Van Eijk’ is a distinguished Darwin hybrid, valued for its large, rose-pink goblet blooms and wonderfully dependable performance in the spring garden. Held on sturdy stems above fresh green foliage, it brings a poised, classic note to borders, pots, and the cutting patch alike.

Plant in autumn for a refined display in April and May. This is an easy-to-grow choice with a confident presence—beautiful in generous drifts, and equally smart in mixed planting schemes where its colour can be echoed or contrasted with deeper purples and soft creams.

  • Colour: Rose pink
  • Flower shape: Goblet
  • Height: 45–55 cm
  • Hardiness: Fully Hardy
  • Best for: Borders, Cutting Garden, Pots & Containers
Botanical name Tulipa 'Van Eijk'
Flower colour Rose pink
Bulb size 10/11 cm
Established height 45-55 cm
Established spread 10-15 cm
Plant spacing 10-12 cm apart
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full-Sun
Position Borders, Cutting Garden, Pots & Containers
Suitable for Borders, Cutting Garden, Pots & Containers
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 'Van Eijk' 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 10-12 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

Good for cutting

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Tulip 'Van Eijk'

£3.99

£3.99

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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