Spring flowering
Tulips
Tulips Bulbs
We are famous for our tulip exhibits, both at our show gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show, where we have won 70 Gold medals for our displays. Our expertise in growing and displaying tulips is unmatched.
The tulip genus has an enormous range of height, colour, form, and flowering time choices. The uses to which you can put tulips are only limited by your imagination. You can plant tulips in small or large groups to draw the eye to a herbaceous border, impact show borders, stunning patio and container planting, soldier planting for formal beds, or planting in clumps for more informal borders, emphasising their beauty and form. Species tulips are ideal in woodland or the rock garden.
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About Tulips
When is the best time to plant the bulbs?
Tulip bulbs are best planted in the autumn normally about 6 to 8 weeks before the ground freezes. This gives them time to establish roots before winter. Ideally you want to choose a spot with full sun or at least 6 hours of sunlight daily, as tulips thrive in bright conditions. When planting tulip bulbs good drainage is essential as bulbs left in soggy soil may rot, so raised beds or sandy well draining soil works best.
Tips for planting
Plant your bulbs about 6 to 8 inches deep with the pointed side up, and space them 4 to 6 inches apart. After planting, water them once to settle the soil, then let nature do the rest. Tulips will remain dormant through winter and bloom in spring, usually between March and May depending on your climate and variety.
