Details
- Bulb Size
- 12/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 45 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Colour
- Oranges & Yellows
- Flowering Time
- May
- Planting Time
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Cutting
May Flowering Tulip Memphis
T1740
Description
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.
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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Menton
T1681
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.
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Oratorio
T1187
The Gregii Hybrid Tulip 'Oratorio' enchants with a captivating rose exterior and delicate apricot-rose interior. Each bloom is a soft symphony of colours, blending harmoniously to create a serene and inviting presence.
Gently curving petals reveals tulip 'Oratorio' inner beauty as they open, offering a glimpse of tender hues. These tulips bring a sense of tranquillity and elegance, subtle charm perfect for creating a peaceful garden retreat.
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Apricot Pride
T1572
Darwin Tulip ‘Apricot Pride’ produces large creamy-peach blooms with soft warm tones that bring elegance and calm to spring gardens. The gently coloured flowers of tulip ‘Apricot Pride’ are carried on strong, weather-resistant stems, making this reliable variety ideal for borders, containers, and large seasonal displays.
Its inviting pastel shades blend beautifully with whites, soft pinks, and deeper apricot tones, creating a refined and harmonious planting scheme. Flowering through mid to late spring.
- 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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