Tulip Bulbs for sale in the UK

One of the most widely grown bulbs in the UK is the Tulip, with fantastic flowers it is a popular bulb in gardens around the world and readily available for sale. Often associated with Holland these bulbs are originally from Turkey and Iran.

Taken to Amsterdam in the 1500s, where they were hybridised to become the popular flower they are today. Bulbs, potted plants and cut flowers are all available to buy both online and from retail outlets and florists.

Care of tulip bulbs and growing notes

Generally speaking fairly tulips are tough, a well drained soil lots of sun, plant about 15 - 20 cm deep, depending on bulb size. If you dig tulip bulbs and store them in a cool dry place after the foliage has died down they will last longer. Tulips make excellent cut flowers ( a little sugar in the water will make blooms last longer). Chilling tulip bulbs for approx 7 weeks will ensure long flower stems. A soil rich in humus is best for tulip bulbs, so dig in well rotted manure.

Why do wee need to dig Tulip bulbs each year and store them ? Tulips come from a climate of try hot summers and cold winters, if you have really good drainage maybe you can get away with leaving them in over summer, however flower size and quality tends to diminish. Chilling tulip bulbs for approx 7 weeks will ensure nice long flower stems.

Tulip flowers look fantastic when bulbs are planted in groups of 15 - 20 and naturalised into the lawn. They are also suitable for growing in pots and always look good in the border. With new varieties available each year make you will be able to find a range of colors to suit any garden.