Details
- Bulb Size
- 6/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 10 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Colour
- Reds & Burgundy
- Flowering Time
- April
- May
- Planting Time
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
Tulip Species Little Beauty
T1004
Description
Growing wild in abundance on the mountains of Turkey, the blooms of Species Tulip ‘Little Beauty’ live up to their name. Radiant petals of cerise pink encircle a feathered, slate blue centre which blurs into a smudged white margin.
Each ornate flower is a captivating work of art. Despite its delicate appearance, tulipa ‘Little Beauty’ is one of the most steadfastly perennial tulips and naturalises enthusiastically to form wonderful drifts of colour. Such reliability and vigour have earnt this botanical tulip the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. A tremendous variety for planting in swathes amongst lawns, rockeries, and borders, and for bringing a touch of glamour to spring pots.
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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Orange Emperor
T1124
Dressed in the most splendid finery of persimmon orange petals, Fosteriana ‘Orange Emperor’ appears exceptionally early in the season to provide radiant richness after a long, colourless winter. Such is the glory of this princely tulip that it has been granted an RHS Award of Garden Merit, proving itself to be consistently outstanding.
Plant in bold groupings amongst containers and borders for a magnificent, long-lasting display. In the right position, tulip Orange Emperor is perennial and will return admirably year after year. Cut a few stems to bring the warm amber tones into your home for when the weather outdoors is not so inviting.
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Apricot Passion
H2721
Garden Hyacinth ‘Apricot Passion’ produces soft pale peach blooms filled with rich spring fragrance and gentle seasonal colour. Its warm pastel tones blend beautifully with primroses, low narcissi, and other spring bulbs, making it ideal for borders, containers, and cottage-style planting schemes.
Easy to grow and reliably returning each year, this charming variety brings effortless colour and scent to the early-spring garden.
A deserved holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Imperialis Aureomarginata
M5379
Fritillaria Imperialis ‘Aureomarginata’ combines bold architectural form with richly coloured spring flowers, producing stout upright stems topped with pendulous ember-orange blooms beneath a crown of lance-shaped leaves edged in creamy white. Flowering through April, the dramatic display of Fritillaria imperialis ‘Aureomarginata’ brings height, structure, and vibrant seasonal colour to borders and feature planting areas.
Best grown in rich, fertile soil with plenty of spring sunshine, this striking Crown Imperial thrives in well-drained positions where its imposing silhouette can be fully appreciated. A superb focal point for spring gardens, it returns year after year with increasing presence and character.
- 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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