Details
- Bulb Size
- 12/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 55 cm
- Colour
- Oranges & Yellows
- Flowering Time
- May
- Planting Time
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Cutting
May Flowering Tulip Rhapsody of Smiles
T1714
Description
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.
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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White Triumphator
T1756
Tulip ‘White Triumphator’ is a fine lily-flowering tulip which trumps most other pure white varieties. Tall stems allow the willowy blooms to tower above most other spring bulbs and sway gently on the spring breeze. This lily-flowered tulip has the ability to fit into most planting schemes with ease, adding structure and elegance to chic modern designs and traditional cottage gardens.
Tulip ‘White Triumphator’s’ excellent performance in the garden and long-lasting blooms have helped this tulip to gain a respected Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
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Huis Ten Bosch
T1468
The two-tone blooms of Fringed Tulip ‘Huis Ten Bosch’ are a sweet treat for spring containers and garden beds. With a creamy-white base, the petals are edged with candy pink and feature a pretty fringed edge.
The unusual flowers mix well with rosy shades and soft-yellow, both in the garden and in the vase for spring floral displays. We think it looks wonderful paired with lemony Paeony-flowered tulip ‘Verona’ in a large pot or border.
Strong stems make this elegant, frilly tulip 'Huis Ten Bosch' a fabulous flower for cutting.
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Caravelle
T1704
May Flowering Tulip ‘Caravelle’ produces rich ruby-red blooms that deepen towards the petal edges, creating a glowing, glass-like effect in the late spring sunshine. The elegant flowers of tulip ‘Caravelle’ stand tall and open on strong stems, bringing warmth, depth, and refined colour to borders and seasonal planting schemes throughout May.
Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil, this striking variety offers a classic tulip tone with unusual clarity and richness. Ideal for adding bold yet sophisticated colour to beds, containers, and mixed spring 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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