Details
- Bulb Size
- 7/8 cm
- Flowering Height
- 18 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Colour
- Whites & Creams
- Flowering Time
- March
- April
- Planting Time
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Pots & Tubs
Tulip Species Turkestanica
T1011
Description
Bearing an astounding 9 or more snow-white flowers per bulb, Tulip Species ‘Turkestanica’ boasts a dramatic, densely packed display. A buttercup yellow core glows beside the surrounding, immaculate white petals which feature a green and bronze flush to the exterior. A supremely elegant heirloom tulip for incorporating into containers, rockeries, borders, and lawns.
This is the ultimate variety for naturalising into drifts of dancing blooms. Particularly remarkable for its equally attractive seed-heads, which scatter freely to expand the show even further. The RHS has conferred an Award of Garden Merit upon tulipa ‘Turkestanica’ in acknowledgement of the reliability it offers in the garden.
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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Shakespeare
T1068
Kaufmanniana Tulip ‘Shakespeare’ is a distinct and beautifully coloured variety, producing elegant blooms with carmine-red outer petals softly edged in salmon. Inside, the flowers of tulip ‘Shakespeare’ open to glowing salmon tones flushed with scarlet, surrounding a bright golden-yellow base that shines in spring sunlight.
Free-flowering and compact in habit, this striking early tulip is perfect for borders, containers, rockeries, and smaller garden spaces where its rich colouring and beautifully detailed blooms can be fully appreciated.
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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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Yellow Purissima
T1139
The canary-coloured flowers of Fosteriana Tulip ‘Yellow Purissima’ welcome the arrival of spring sunshine. The cheerful blooms seem to glow with the warmth of the sun’s rays, wonderful for lighting up your garden even when the skies are grey. A sport of the much admired ‘Purissima’, this golden variety features the same remarkably large flower heads and sturdy stems, with the added benefit of vibrant colour.
As a Fosteriana, you can expect tulip ‘Yellow Purissima’ to return reliably as the years go by. These tulips beam joyfully in borders and containers for a long-lasting, uplifting display.
- 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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