Details
- Bulb Size
- 12/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 40 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Colour
- Purples & Mauves
- Flowering Time
- April
- May
- Planting Time
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Cutting
Mid Season Tulip Passionale
T1374
Description
The meaning of Mid Season Tulip ‘Passionale’ is ‘passionate’, and this is certainly a tulip to inspire feelings of ardour. Prized for its lustrous, amethyst petals framed by a band of deeper purple, the neat blooms flare outwards to give a curvaceous contour. As the flowers relax and open in the sunshine, you may glimpse the sulphur yellow anthers peeping out from the centre.
This marvellous, mid-season variety lends its rich opulence to borders, container displays and floral arrangements. In recognition of its superior quality and reliability, tulip ‘Passionale’ has been granted the honour of an RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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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Rhapsody of Smiles
T1714
Tulip ‘Rhapsody of Smiles’ boasts large, egg-shaped mango blooms delicately streaked with red. Each flower appears slightly different to its neighbour thanks to the unique swirling flames of fruit salad tones.
This bright and bold may-flowering tulip will add warmth to spring borders and pots and is fabulous for cutting and adding a pop of cheerful colour to bouquets and floral designs.
Plant ‘Rhapsody of Smiles’ next to crimson tulips such as ‘Red Proud’ and fringed ‘Pacific Pearl’ to enhance the scarlet markings.
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Apeldoorn
T1551
A highly popular, much-admired Darwin Hybrid Tulip, ‘Apeldoorn’ is renowned for its superb, oval-shaped flowers held on long, strong stems. The exceptionally large blooms are draped with cherry red petals, lit from below by a golden base and punctuated by a prominent black centre.
These striking tulips have a bold presence when planted in sweeping drifts amongst borders, and when arranged an abundant display in large containers. A gentle vanilla scent will add an extra dimension to your enjoyment of ‘tulip Apeldoorn’. With Fosteriana as one its parent varieties, this long-lasting tulip returns well each year as a perennial bulb.
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Collection 1
SFC11
A pretty, thoughtful, and tonal quartet of spring Hyacinths, designed to bring colour and exquisite scent into the home during the depths of winter.
The collection of Indoor Hyacinths contains varieties ‘Pink Pearl,’ ‘White Pearl,’ ‘Blue Pearl’ and the carmine-pink ‘Jan Bos.’
These specially prepared bulbs have been treated to flower earlier than they would outdoors in spring and can be timed to bloom for Christmas. Despatched in September, these superior bulbs are best planted shallow; in bowls and containers of bulb compost, or placed in a special hyacinth vase above water then stored in a cool, dark place. Keep them there until the beginning of December when they can be brought out into the light.
'Jan Bos’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for it's exceptional beauty and reliable qualities.
3 x Hyacinth Pink Pearl, 3 x Hyacinth White Pearl, 3 x Hyacinth Blue Pearl and 3 x Hyacinth Jan Bos.
de Jager's top quality, top size bulbs really make a huge difference in terms of flowering.
- 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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