Less effort than jogging, lasts longer than chocolate, plant tulips for true satisfaction.

After months of bare branches and grey skies, the first tulips always feel like a welcome change. Just as your garden begins to rest after its early blooms, tulips arrive like old friends- bright, reliable, and ready to keep the season glowing.

This autumn de Jager are offering the Tulip Emperor Collection, three reliable varieties which have each been bestowed with the highest accolade - The Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit. These are strong growers, well suited to the whims of our Spring climate, and together they make a simple yet  striking late-spring display.

Normally FIFTEEN of these in-demand award winning tulips cost £27.85 including p&p. Offered to you at a bargain 40%  discount for only £16.70 with FREE p&p.

In your collection you will receive (all bagged and labelled separately for easy planting):

 5 x Orange Emperor (RHS AGM)

bulb size 12/+ cm, a warm, glowing orange coloured tulip with surprising stamina, Orange Emperor opens wide on sunny days, then folds neatly at dusk. Strong stems hold against breezes, giving the garden a confident, glowing backbone through mid-spring.

5 x Yellow Emperor (RHS AGM)

bulb size 11/12 cm, the largest  size available this season, a tulip full of bright, clear colour. More than brightness, Yellow Emperor brings consistency. Flower after flower opens evenly, creating a dependable rhythm across the border. Very sophisticated, the clear tone draws the eye without shouting. A steady spring companion.

5 x White Emperor (RHS AGM)

bulb size 12/+ cm, crisp and fresh, a clean contrast to the others. White Emperor carries a quiet strength: broad petals, gently pointed, with a cool elegance which freshens surrounding colours. Early to flower, White Emperor sets the tone for a calm, balanced display.

When your Emperor tulips open, your spirit is re-energised. The Orange Emperor glows even on dull days, the Yellow brings a brightness which feels like bottled sunshine, and the White adds calm and balance. Together these create a dramatic display which feels satisfying…and gives the impression you planned something rather memorable.

The day you step outside, see the colours standing tall, you know it was worth the few minutes spent tucking the bulbs into the autumn soil. Such a small investment of  your time for weeks of pleasure in Spring.

I trust you will give these Emperors a place in your garden because they have a way of making Spring feel a little more fulfilling. Delivered the end of September, fresh from our Dutch grower and arriving in perfect condition for planting.