Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - October 27th, 2010.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Price cut on this product at Crocus
single late tulip was £2.99 now £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: Apr-MayFlower colour: purple-blackOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb size: 12+ These are probably the best loved of the deep purple tulips. Their velvety, dark maroon, single, cup-shaped flowers on straight stems in May are stunning, so they do deserve their acclaim. The almost-black tulips work well in a ‘bruised’ coloured border, planted between other plum-coloured flowers and foliage plants. Shown here photographed with tulip ‘Shirley’Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.