The striking beauty of tulip ‘Queen of Night’ must be seen to be believed.  These almost-black tulips have a velveteen quality in shade, but when sunlight shines through, the petals glow and their rich, plummy tones come to life.

Tulip ‘Queen of Night’ makes an excellent bedfellow to other late tulips and in fact, nearly all colours are enhanced by its rich tones - pale pinks appear softer, orange shades burn brighter, and whites will seem more luminous.

A superior and elegant maroon tulip with long stems, ideal for cutting and adding an unusual edge to floral designs.

Like a stick of striped seaside rock, the Species tulip ‘Clusiana Peppermintstick’ brings a sense of childlike, nostalgic delight. Eye-catching petals unfurl with an inner layer of cool white, enveloped by a band of cerise pink. Opening to a broad star on a sunny day, this animated botanical tulip bobs above fine, grass-like foliage.

These bicolour blooms enliven container displays, borders, and lawns, where the bulbs will naturalise readily. This vigorous variety has earnt itself the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its impressive, consistently reliable performance. Appearing mid-April, tulip ‘Peppermintstick’ offers a sweet treat early in the season.

Spikes of velvet-plum, bell-shaped blooms are an intriguing and exquisite introduction to the home at Christmastime. Prepared Hyacinth ‘Woodstock’ is perfect for forcing, bringing spring scent and lush, rich colour into your living spaces during the depths of winter.

These specially prepared hyacinth Woodstock bulbs have been treated to flower indoors around Christmas, if potted up in September and kept in a cool, dark space until early December when they can be moved into their final position to be enjoyed. Plant the bulbs in a container such as a basket or bowl with the top third of the bulb showing above soil level. A layer of moss can be used to cover the surface of bare soil to evoke a natural woodland look.

These bulbs can also be forced in water by placing a prepared bulb in the top of a hyacinth vase, with the base sitting just above, but not touching the water level. Roots will rapidly form, seeking out hydration below before buds emerge and burst into flower.

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