You may well catch the scent of tulip ‘Ballerina’ way before you see her dancing in the garden, as she emits a beautiful, spicy-citrus perfume on warm spring days. This stunningly elegant tulip blooms in a graceful lily-flowered shape.  Long, slender petals curve up and point outwards in zesty, marmalade-orange tones.

A super long-lasting cut flower which adds a stylish look to spring arrangements and bouquets. Tulip ‘Ballerina’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for its all-round excellent performance.

Combine with pastel Aquilegias, Jonquilla ‘Cosmopolitan’ and tulip ‘Black Parrot’ for a tasteful, architectural late spring show.  Plant the bulbs densely for an eye-catching effect.

A tulip truly worthy of its name, ‘Elegant Lady’ is a stylish and graceful bloom to bring a sophisticated edge to the garden in late spring.  Soft, muted shades of creamy-yellow with touches of lavender and blush-pink merge together on arching, pointed petals forming fine, lily-like blooms. 

Excellent for cutting and easy to weave into spring floral arrangements to compliment the shape and colour of other flowers.

Tulip ‘Elegant Lady’ looks magical in any spring border and is perfect for pretty pots.  Underplant with pink and violet flowers to enhance the hues.

Voracious and vibrant, aptly named tulip ‘Fire Wings’ is not for the faint of heart, but certainly a tulip to make an impression, adding character and colour to the garden in spring.

Blooming in an elegant, lily-flowered shape, the flowers feature flame-like markings of rich yellow and fire-engine red. 

Combine with a tonal flower palette of reds, oranges and yellows for a vivid yet harmonious look, or plant with deep and rich purple shades to intensify the colours.

Lily-flowering Tulips Holland Chic present a graceful elegance with white flowers adorned with pinky-red feathered edges. As the flowers mature, feathering becomes more pronounced, adding to their intricate beauty.

Slender, lily-like form enhances delicate appearance, creating a refined and sophisticated garden display. Holland Chic tulips bring a touch of classic charm and timeless grace, fluted edges adding a unique and artistic flair.

The elegant Lily-flowering Tulips Johan Cruyff feature creamy-yellow petals subtly tinged with pink, gradually turning white as they mature. These tulips are the epitome of grace and refinement, soft colours creating a serene and sophisticated presence.

Slender, lily-like petals enhance delicate beauty, making them a perfect choice for creating elegant garden displays. Johan Cruyff tulips bring a sense of tranquillity and timeless charm, gradual colour transformation adding to their allure.

Bright and cheerful, Lily-flowering Tulips La Perla boast graceful yellow flowers on strong, resilient stems. These tulips exude a sense of vigour and joy, sunny petals bringing warmth and positivity to the garden.

Elegant, lily-like form adds a touch of sophistication, whilst robust stems ensure they stand tall and proud. La Perla tulips are perfect for creating vibrant, uplifting garden displays which celebrate the exuberance of spring.

Providing an elegant display in the garden from the latter part of April and throughout May, tulip ‘Mariette’ is a graceful-looking lily-flowered tulip.  Fuchsia-pink petals appear satin-like in texture and have soft rose margins.

This dreamy tulip looks stunning combined with soft, pale pinks and deep aubergine tulips in the border and also marries well with warm apricot and coral tones. Perfect for cutting and adding colourful curves to spring flower designs.

Lily-flowering Tulips Marilyn captivate with outstanding white petals adorned with fuchsine-purple feathered flames. Intricate feathering on both sides of the petals adds a dramatic and artistic flair, creating a striking visual effect.

These tulips bring a sense of bold elegance and refined beauty to the garden, unique coloration and lily-like form making them a standout choice. Marilyn tulips are perfect for creating sophisticated and eye-catching garden displays.

A rich, deep-plum tulip, perfect for the jewel garden.  Tulip ‘Merlot’ blooms wide open in full sun, unfolding up its star-shaped, luxurious violet flowers to expose powdery anthers and a pale-lemon pistil to passing bees and pollinators.

This lavish, lily-flowered tulip blooms on tall stems, adding grace and structure to borders and pots during May. Combine with vivid tulips of differing shapes both in the garden and in the vase for a colourful, textural spring blend.

Tulip ‘Pieter de Leur’ is a luxurious tulip to add a lick of brilliant colour to spring pots and garden borders. 

Deep velvety-red petals, brushed with a sweep of burgundy snake up and flare outwards.  This striking scarlet tulip is part of the lily-flowered family who are perhaps the most elegant of all tulip shapes, bringing glamour and graceful curves together with bold colour.

Long stems make this fine tulip perfect for picking and arranging in impactful floral displays and bouquets. 

A classic lily-flowering tulip in cardinal-red, ‘Pretty Woman’ makes a dazzling appearance when the flowers bloom in May.  The bold showy flowers flare outwards and are exceptionally long-lasting, both in the garden and in the vase.

Pair this tulip with berry shades and softer pinks or blues for an inviting spring display or mix up with sunset shades for a warm aesthetic as days begin to lengthen and the seasons change.

A slightly shorter lily-flowering tulip, perfect for planting in containers or near the front of the border.

Tulip ‘Purple Dream’ is a truly regal tulip with tall, elegant violet blooms. The opulent purple flowers are tapered and slim with pointed petals which open up as the blooms age and unfold, basking in the late spring sunshine. 

Excellent for cutting thanks to strong stems which can easily withstand wind and rain.  For a contemporary and vibrant late spring show, combine with punchy orange shades in the garden such as paeony-tulip ‘Orange Princess’ and parrot tulip ‘Amazing Parrot’.

Lily-flowering Tulips Vendeeglobe dazzle with bright yellow petals feathered with orange-red. These tulips are a vibrant celebration of colour, bold hues creating a lively and dynamic garden display.

Slender, lily-like form enhances graceful appearance, whilst striking feathered edges add a touch of drama. Vendeeglobe tulips bring a sense of energy and excitement, making Vendeeglobe a perfect choice for adding bold colour and flair to any garden.

Tulip ‘White Triumphator’ is a fine tulip which trumps most other pure white varieties.  Tall stems allow the willowy blooms to tower above most other spring bulbs and sway gently on the spring breeze. This lily-flowered tulip has the ability to fit into most planting schemes with ease, adding structure and elegance to chic modern designs and traditional cottage gardens. 

‘White Triumphator’s’ excellent performance in the garden and long-lasting blooms have helped this tulip to gain a respected Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

A jubilant duo of lily-flowered tulips to celebrate the end of spring, or the beginning of summer.  Whichever way you look at it, May is a special time of year where spring merges seamlessly into summer.

Both beautifully fragrant and elegantly formed with tapered, curving petals - tulip ‘Ballerina’ blooms in warm marmalade tones, and ‘La Perla’ compliments with graceful yellow flowers.

Excellent for container planting and for studding garden borders with sunny colour.  Mix the bulbs up for a tonal display, plant side by side, or introduce more bold or subtle colours to tailor your planting design.

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.