Silken, reflexed petals of lavender-blue open up from tight buds in May to produce the most perfect blooms on May Flowering Tulip ‘Bleu Aimable’, making this unusual tulip the star of spring borders and containers.  The colours become deeper and richer as the blooms mature. 

Acid-green foliage seems to intensify the purple hues and this stunning tulip works equally well with silvery-blue plants in the garden and in the vase.

Late-blooming tulip ‘Bleu Aimable’ is one of the last tulips to bloom, putting on an unmissable encore in the spring garden.

May Flowering Tulip ‘Caravelle’ produces rich ruby-red blooms that deepen towards the petal edges, creating a glowing, glass-like effect in the late spring sunshine. The elegant flowers of tulip ‘Caravelle’ stand tall and open on strong stems, bringing warmth, depth, and refined colour to borders and seasonal planting schemes throughout May.

Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil, this striking variety offers a classic tulip tone with unusual clarity and richness. Ideal for adding bold yet sophisticated colour to beds, containers, and mixed spring displays.

Tulip ‘Dordogne’ is the recipient of a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS, and it is easy to see the reason when you observe the spectacular blooms in late spring.

These French tulips feature impressively large, goblet-shaped flowers in warm shades of tropical colour. Tangerine petals are flushed with rich raspberry-pink, and the heart of these exquisite blooms seems to have a fiery red glow as the petals unfold in the heat of the sun.

Long stems and an extended vase life make May-flowering tulip ‘Dordogne’ brilliant for cutting.

May Flowering Tulip ‘Fairline’ is an elegant blend of soft lilac and white tones, each bloom appearing like a gentle brushstroke across the late spring garden. The refined colouring of tulip ‘Fairline’ brings a calm and understated beauty to borders, containers, and seasonal planting schemes, flowering gracefully through May.

There are no gaudy colours or exaggerated forms here — just reliable, well-bred elegance with a beautifully consistent habit. Planted in rows, it creates a sense of uniform calm, while mixed among other tulips it adds subtle contrast and softness to the garden.

Tulip ‘Kingsblood’ produces deep cherry-red blooms edged in scarlet on long, strong stems throughout May. 

This seductive tulip has been granted a respected Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for its sophisticated looks and excellent, long-lasting performance.  May-floweing ‘Kingsblood’ is also wonderful for cutting and adding to flower arrangements and bouquets. 

Combine with pink tones in the border, pot or vase for a romantic look, or mix with dark, sultry purples for drama.

May Flowering Tulip ‘Memphis’ produces soft pink petals with a fresh white base, creating a gentle and beautifully balanced spring display. Flowering reliably through May, the elegant blooms of tulip ‘Memphis’ bring poise, warmth, and understated charm to borders, pathways, and seasonal container arrangements.

Ideal for the front of borders or clustered in patio pots, this refined variety offers a soft glowing presence that complements both pastel and brighter planting schemes. A perfect choice for gardeners who appreciate subtle beauty over bold spectacle.

Floral designer’s favourite ‘Menton’ has long been a top may-flowering tulip for cutting. The long, graceful stems and huge oval flowerheads make it perfect for arranging in seasonal bouquets and displays and the soft colours are timelessly fashionable. China-rose petals with suffused apricot-orange edges mature to pale coral as the blooms age. 

Long-lasting both in the garden and as a cut flower.

Excellent garden performance and enviable looks have won tulip ‘Menton’ an Award of Garden Merit as a mark of excellence from the Royal Horticultural Society.

May Flowering Tulip ‘Muscadet’ produces rich golden-yellow blooms that blaze brilliantly in the full May sunshine, each flower resembling a miniature sunburst above the border. Planted en masse, the glowing blooms of tulip ‘Muscadet’ create a dazzling display filled with warmth, energy, and long-lasting spring colour.

Strong in stature and reliable in performance, this vibrant variety brings cheerful vigour to borders, containers, and large seasonal plantings. Bold yet elegant, it delivers striking garden impact while retaining the classic grace of a late-flowering tulip.

The striking beauty of tulip ‘Queen of Night’ must be seen to be believed.  These almost-black tulips have a velveteen quality in shade, but when sunlight shines through, the petals glow and their rich, plummy tones come to life.

Tulip ‘Queen of Night’ makes an excellent bedfellow to other late tulips and in fact, nearly all colours are enhanced by its rich tones - pale pinks appear softer, orange shades burn brighter, and whites will seem more luminous.

A superior and elegant maroon tulip with long stems, ideal for cutting and adding an unusual edge to floral designs.

Tulip ‘Rhapsody of Smiles’ boasts large, egg-shaped mango blooms delicately streaked with red.  Each flower appears slightly different to its neighbour thanks to the unique swirling flames of fruit salad tones.

This bright and bold may-flowering tulip will add warmth to spring borders and pots and is fabulous for cutting and adding a pop of cheerful colour to bouquets and floral designs.

Plant ‘Rhapsody of Smiles’ next to crimson tulips such as ‘Red Proud’ and fringed ‘Pacific Pearl’ to enhance the scarlet markings.

A luxurious may-flowering tulip, ‘Ronaldo’ brings an air of mystical glamour to garden beds and containers when it blooms in May.  The deep maroon flowers have a silken sheen to their surfaces and the pointed, slightly ribbed petals form almost-double heads.

Strong stems and long-lasting blooms mean tulip ‘Ronaldo’ is a reliable, yet exquisite addition to the garden, and is magnificent as a cut flower.

Mixes well with all colour shades, from soft blushing apricot to rich reds and bright pinks.

Triumph tulip ‘Slawa’ is an intriguing, exotic-looking flower for the late spring garden. Contrasting two-toned petals of Bordeaux red with a coppery-apricot trim open up gently in the May sunshine. The clashing colours meet with a feathered fuchsia streak, adding to the deliciously dramatic look.

Plant in deep containers and garden borders with complimentary tulips, spring bulbs, and dark foliage plants to enhance the striking colours.

A luxurious tulip. tulip 'Slawa' is perfect for cutting which will be a sure talking point in floral displays.

Curvaceous creamy-white petals with feathered lipstick-red flames adorn long stems on May-flowering tulip ‘Sorbet’ in late spring. A sublime, yet strong tulip for containers and garden borders which boasts a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS amongst its many accolades.

Plant tulip 'Sorbet' with tulips in similar shades to harmonise in the garden such as bouquet-flowering ‘Belicia’ and fringed white ‘Honeymoon’.

Lovely for cutting and arranging into a vivid and bodacious bouquet.

This harmonious mix of tulips includes crystal-white tulip ‘White Proud’ and maroon-black tulip 'Queen of Night'.  A perfectly paired duo to add style and sophistication to late spring flower borders and containers. 

The large goblet-shaped flowers bloom on long strong stems, standing up to wind and rain and are excellent for picking and adding to bouquets and arrangements. 

Plant with soft blues such as camassias or forget-me-nots for a fresh carpet of spring delights.

Single late flowering tulips are well worth waiting for, blooming just before the summer garden wakes up and adding a splash of colour and structure to garden beds and containers.

Our ‘May Flowering Tulip Mixture’ contains a stately mix of named and award-winning varieties, all excellent for cutting thanks to their long stem length.  This colourful tulip assortment will bloom in the classic cup or goblet-shape in a rainbow of colours and pretty markings.

Long lasting, both in the garden and in the vase.  Plant as a succession to early and mid-season tulips and spring bulbs.