Details
- Bulb Size
- 12/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 60 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Colour
- Whites & Creams
- Flowering Time
- May
- Planting Time
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Cutting
May Flowering Tulip Sorbet
T1687
Description
Curvaceous creamy-white petals with feathered lipstick-red flames adorn long stems on May-flowering tulip ‘Sorbet’ in late spring. A sublime, yet strong tulip for containers and garden borders which boasts a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS amongst its many accolades.
Plant tulip 'Sorbet' with tulips in similar shades to harmonise in the garden such as bouquet-flowering ‘Belicia’ and fringed white ‘Honeymoon’.
Lovely for cutting and arranging into a vivid and bodacious bouquet.
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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Purissima
T1126
The epitome of sheer sophistication, Fosteriana ‘Purissima’ is one of the first tulips to bloom, launching your spring display in style. Architectural, stately stems carry sizeable, cup-shaped, milk white flowers. The alabaster blooms make an elegant highlight in borders and containers when planted in plenteous swathes and groupings.
Elongated, sturdy stems make for excellent cut flowers as a luminous adornment to your home. Highly praised as one of the best white tulips and much loved by gardeners, the RHS has presented tulip ‘Purissima’ with the prestigious Award of Garden Merit. This Fosteriana variety is a robust perennial and will reappear serenely each spring.
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Two Tone Mix No. 1
T1713
This harmonious mix of tulips includes crystal-white tulip ‘White Proud’ and maroon-black tulip 'Queen of Night'. A perfectly paired duo to add style and sophistication to late spring flower borders and containers.
The large goblet-shaped flowers bloom on long strong stems, standing up to wind and rain and are excellent for picking and adding to bouquets and arrangements.
Plant with soft blues such as camassias or forget-me-nots for a fresh carpet of spring delights.
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Imperialis William Rex
M5385
Stately and distinguished, Fritillaria Imperialis William Rex features dark, bronzy-red flowers which exude an air of regal sophistication. Rich, deep-hued blooms create a dramatic contrast against lush green foliage, adding an element of elegance and depth to the garden.
The sturdy stems and robust growth of Fritillaria Imperialis William Rex ensure it stands tall and proud, making this a magnificent focal point. Gardeners will appreciate the timeless beauty and commanding presence of this variety, which infuses landscapes with a sense of majesty and grandeur.
- 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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