Tulipa ‘Silver Parrot’ (parrot tulip bulbs) was £6.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: red streaked with green Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 12/14 From pink-flushed, silvery buds, ruffled, irregulaly-shaped petals open to show their slightly darker pink interiors. A graceful tulip, which forms big, open cups when mature. Its interesting shape and soft colouring makes it a good partner for more formal looking cultivars with stronger pink tones. 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.

Tulipa ‘Tom Pouce’ (triumph tulip bulbs) was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April Flower colour: pink and yellow Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 Flowering reliably on strong stems (which stand up well in heavy showers), this magnificent triumph tulip will put on a wonderful dispaly in both borders and pots. Classically formed flowers, the base of each silky petal is a rich golden yellow, but the colour changes, blending into a hot pink towards the tips. Luminous in the bedding display, they also make excellent cut flowers. 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.

Tulipa ‘White Parrot’ (parrot tulip bulbs) was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: white Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 12/14 Large ivory white petals that are deeply feathered, curled or twisted top stems that relax over time creating interesting shapes. As the flowers mature they open right out so they almost look flat. Plant these in a sheltered spot though as they are quite sensitive to cold, wet weather. 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.

Tulipa ‘Green Wave’ (parrot tulip) was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: pale lavender-pink flushed with green Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 12+ From rounded buds, fringed and ruffled petals unfurl to form elegant and intriguing flowers that make spectacular additions to arrangements when cut. Shades of blush and lipstick pink mix easily with green, and when teamed with dark plum anthers, which only become visible once the flower is fully open, it becomes a truly winning combination. 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.

Tulipa ‘Pittsburg’ (triumph tulip bulbs) was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April – May Flower colour: rich pinky red Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 12/14 The richly coloured petals of this beautiful tulip are flushed with a smokey haze on the outside, which gives the flowers a lustrous and rich feel. Like all triumph tulips, its sturdy stems stand up to the worst weather, and the flowers last well after being cut. A real beauty which is very tough and robust. 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.

Tulipa ‘Nightrider’ (viridiflora tulip bulbs) was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: purple with green Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 12/14 A recently introduced viridiflora type tulip with amazing blue-purple petals flamed with grass-green. Viridiflora tulips are great, as the green flames that shoot through the petals make them really easy to mix with other colours without becoing too garish. This, coupled with the fact that the flowers last well after cutting puts them in big demand with florists. 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.

Tulipa ‘West Point’ (liliflora tulip bulbs) was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: yellow Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 12/14 A lily-flowering tulip, with buttery-yellow, slender, urn shaped flowers with pointed tips. They are quite tall and are known for their long-lasting flowers that are perfect for cutting and look spectacular when fully opened. This is a great variety that has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. 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.

Tulipa ‘Rai’ (parrot tulip bulbs) was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: rich purple and plum streaked with green Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 12/14 Sumptuous shades of purple, plum and green, form irregular patterns on the ornately ruffled and fringed petals. A truly opulent tulip, that will be a superb addition to the bedding scheme. These are one of the best tulips for using as cut flowers because not only do they have impressive flowers, but their stems create interesting shapes in the vase. 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.