Details
- Bulb Size
- 12/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 40 cm
- Colour
- Blacks & Deep Shades
- Flowering Time
- April
- Planting Time
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Cutting
Early Double Tulip Showcase
T1264
Description
Dominating the stage in early spring, Early Double ‘Showcase’ provides full dramatic impact with a virtuoso performance. This leading lady steals the spotlight with her intense, glossy, velvety waves of carmine purple petals. The glamorous, curvaceous flower heads are borne on sturdy, mid-height stems with perfect posture, standing proud even in inclement weather.
This Early Double tulip variety has excellent longevity, with individual blooms lasting for weeks both in the garden and in the vase. Bring theatrical flair to your window boxes, containers, bedding displays and floral arrangements with the spectacular blooms of tulip ‘Showcase’.
Care Guide
October to November are the optimum months for planting Tulip bulbs. The cooler late-autumn temperatures help to keep disease at bay, whilst still allowing time for your bulbs to put roots down before spring.
Any well-drained, fertile soil is perfect for Tulips, ideally in full sun or part shade. Plant the bulbs 10-20 cm deep, spaced 10-20 cm apart. A piece of chicken wire or mesh can be placed on top of the soil or pots after planting if squirrels or rodents are a problem in your area.
After flowering in March to May, remove withered stems, foliage and any fallen petals to promote good plant health and apply a top dressing of high-potash fertiliser in late winter.
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World Friendship
T1569
Originally bred for the World Tulip Summit as a symbol of universal peace and kinship, the primrose blooms of Darwin Tulip ‘World Friendship’ offer a sense of harmony and tranquillity. Whether planted in swathes throughout borders or dotted amongst containers, these Darwin Hybrids provide a gentle glow like a ray of pale dawn sunlight.
The stupendous flower heads are secured by long stems which are steadfast even in wind and rain. These charming tulips make wonderful cut flowers: celebrate the wonder of tulip ‘World Friendship’ by presenting loved ones with a bouquet of these blooms to show them that you care.
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Cairo
T1359
Mid-Season Tulip ‘Cairo’ produces warm coppery-orange flowers infused with soft bronzed tones, creating a rich and glowing display through the spring garden. The elegant blooms of tulip ‘Cairo’ bring warmth and depth to borders, containers, and mixed planting schemes, where their unusual colouring pairs beautifully with deep purples, creams, and darker foliage.
Flowering reliably in mid-spring on sturdy stems, this distinctive variety adds a luxurious and sophisticated touch to garden displays.
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Lily Flowering Mixture
T1875
Flowering throughout May, this superior collection of tulip bulbs contains an exquisite mix of colourful blooms for the garden. The elongated, typically goblet-shaped flowerheads of majestic, lily-flowering tulips add a luxurious look, outstretching to star-like forms when fully open.
Plant the bulbs en masse to create striking swathes and blocks of colour and fill your spring pots for eye-catching displays. All well-known, and several award-winning varieties within this mix make excellent cut flowers, lasting for several days in the vase and many weeks in the garden.
- Delivery
Orders for Spring Flowering Bulbs will be despatched in order rotation from mid-September to late November.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and include VAT.
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