Details
- Bulb Size
- 12/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 65 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Colour
- Oranges & Yellows
- Flowering Time
- May
- Planting Time
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Cutting
May Flowering Tulip Dordogne
T1676
Description
Tulip ‘Dordogne’ is the recipient of a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS, and it is easy to see the reason when you observe the spectacular blooms in late spring.
These French tulips feature impressively large, goblet-shaped flowers in warm shades of tropical colour. Tangerine petals are flushed with rich raspberry-pink, and the heart of these exquisite blooms seems to have a fiery red glow as the petals unfold in the heat of the sun.
Long stems and an extended vase life make May-flowering tulip ‘Dordogne’ brilliant for cutting.
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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Orphanidea Flava
T1034
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.
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Yellow Stone
H2727
Hyacinth ‘Yellow Stone’ produces cheerful golden-yellow flower spikes that bring bright colour and rich fragrance to the late March garden.
Planted in bold clumps, garden hyacinth Yellow Stone creates the strongest visual impact, lighting up borders, containers, and spring bulb displays with warm seasonal colour.
Reliable and easy to grow, this vibrant variety adds energy and brightness to mixed planting schemes year after year.
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Meleagris Mixed
M5401
Fritillaria Meleagris Mixed offers a vibrant tapestry of colours, from creamy whites and soft lavenders to deep maroons. Each blossom is intricately chequered, displaying a mesmerising pattern which captivates the eye.
These hardy plants thrive in moist, humus-rich soil, flourishing in partially shaded areas. Nodding, bell-shaped flowers emerge in early spring, bringing a burst of colour and charm.Fritillaria Meleagris Mixed is perfect for naturalising in meadows or woodland gardens, this mix enchants with diverse and striking visual appeal.
- 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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