Details
- Bulb Size
- 6/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 15 cm
- Colour
- Reds & Burgundy
- Flowering Time
- April
- Planting Time
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Pots & Tubs
Tulip Species Orphanidea Flava
T1034
Description
The petals of Species Tulip ‘Orphanidea Flava’ flash like a flickering flame, with a yellow base streaked with orange, bronze, and crimson flares. This multi-flowering Species tulip is ablaze with vibrant colour, dazzling with long-lasting blooms above lance-shaped, grey-green foliage.
Responding to the warmth of spring sunshine, this lively variety casts its petals wide open by day and closes to a slender point at night. Tulip ‘Orphanidea Flava’ will bring the reassuring glow of warm embers to your container displays, rockeries, borders, and lawns. This botanical tulip is an excellent naturaliser and will radiate rapidly to form striking swathes of colour.
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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Blue Trophy
H2529
Rich, intense blue flower spikes bring bold spring colour and classic hyacinth fragrance to beds, borders, and containers. Exhibition-quality Hyacinth ‘Blue Trophy’ is known for its slightly deeper, more saturated tone compared to many traditional blue varieties, along with its full, well-shaped blooms and strong upright habit.
Its striking colour creates beautiful contrast when planted alongside white or soft pink spring bulbs, making it an excellent choice for coordinated displays and formal planting schemes. Hyacinth Blue Trophy is easy to grow and highly reliable, this eye-catching variety delivers a vibrant spring show with very little maintenance.
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Kingsblood
T1679
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.
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Foxy Foxtrot
T1259
Named after a popular 1970s Dutch song about a beguiling dancer, you will be captivated by the mesmerising blooms of Early Double ‘Foxy Foxtrot’ as they waltz their way through spring. Featuring all the charm of its sister variety tulip ‘Foxtrot’, this sport brings a little more pizazz as its takes to the dancefloor of your garden.
Countless layers of petals reveal a breath-taking combination of colours, from pale lemon and honey-gold to apricot and tangerine. The sturdy, weatherproof stems hold up well in exposed positions, and the neat, compact habit is especially favourable for window boxes and container displays.
- 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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