Grow tulips with a difference!
Don’t settle for boring blooms when there’s such a huge variety of tulip bulbs available
If you like your tulips bold, brassy and blowsy, try a frilly, feathery parrot variety such as
‘Green Wave’. Very elegant in borders, it’s also perfect for cut flowers, too.
■ Height: 50cm (20in)
Wild species are excellent perennials for growing in grass, with muted dainty blooms.
Tulipa clusiana is a spreading species with star flowers and purple stamens.
■ Height: 30cm (12in)
Rembrandts are old-style, classic streaky tulips named after the Dutch master. Try mixing this bold yellow and burgundy red variety ‘Helmar’ with other Rembrandts.
■ Height: 50cm (20in)
Keep it classy, clean and monotone for a super stylish border display. ‘White
Triumphator’ is pure white for those who like to keep it simple and colour-free!
■ Height: 60cm (24in)
Viridiflora-types are tried and tested as repeat flowerers for perennial colour. Try ‘Golden
Artist’, an impressively ruffled bloom in rusty orange and sunset pink with green streaks. ■ Height: 45cm (18in)
Tulipa acuminata is a variety that will make you do a double-take! Hailing from Turkey, this variety will fire up your garden with spidery, flame-like flowers.
■ Height: 50cm (20in)