Stunning tulips from Crocus
Monday, September 13th, 2010Amazing range of tulips at Crocus! Some really amazing ones available in a wide range of colours.
Such an unusual variety is available – here are a few of our favourites. Suitable for planting where you’ll see them every day as they’re so lovely! Tubs or borders! Plant tulips anytime from October until late December about 4 inches deep and approximately 5 to 6 inches apart. Ensure they aren’t in a really dry spot as they need some moisture. Some people think they should be planted deeper – about 10in deep! Add grit to the bottom of the hole to ensure they don’t sit in water and avoiding using a bulb planter unless you make sure the soil at the bottom isn’t pressed solid.
double late tulip £5.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: MayFlower colour: dark maroon-blackOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb size: 12+A stunning double-flowered tulip with deep maroon-black blooms with a satin sheen. This has been bred from the highly acclaimed tulip ‘Queen of Night’ and has the same distinctive midnight-black flowers, but with many more petals. Plant it somewhere prominent so you can really enjoy the flowers when they appear in MayGarden 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.
