Details
- Bulb Size
- 12/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 18 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Colour
- Reds & Burgundy
- Flowering Time
- March
- April
- Planting Time
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Pots & Tubs
Greigii Tulip Oratorio
T1187
Description
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.
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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Purple Pride
T1571
The velvety violet blooms of Darwin Tulip 'Purple Pride’ will make a majestic addition to your spring display, adding its rich, saturated hues to borders and containers. This is the first Darwin Hybrid to be successfully bred with purple petals, providing an additional colour option for your planting schemes.
Tulip ‘Purple Pride’ also shares the exceptional qualities of the other darwinii tulips – monumental flower heads are carried on mighty stems, held upright with a regal bearing. Create single-colour drifts for striking impact or try clever colour combinations of tonal pinks or contrasting oranges to make the most of this impressive new arrival.
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Outfit
T1428
Imagine a crimson coat trimmed with clean white — this is the striking impression created by Mid-Season Tulip ‘Outfit’. Precise, tailored, and vividly coloured, the blooms of tulip ‘Outfit’ flower through April and May with crisp outlines and bold visual appeal.
Uniform in habit and carried on strong stems, this eye-catching variety is always turning heads in borders, containers, and spring displays. A tulip which truly dresses the garden with confidence and classic style.
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Memphis
T1740
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.
- 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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