When the first tulips appear we know that Spring is finally here; we all have our old favourites but how about trying something new?
Our bulb expert Nicky Peto has chosen all of the great varieties of bulbs for Coolings this season, you will find plenty of old favourites as well as these Tulip varieties that are brand new to Coolings this season:
Tulip Pink Sound (Darwin flowering) – a dusky pink tulip with a dark pink edging, excellent for cut flowers.
Recommended planting location: Plant them informally in groups in beds and borders, under deciduous shrubs and trees or in lawns and outdoor containers. Great for underplanting roses or growing through Muscari.
Flowering time: April / May.
Flowering height: 50cm/20 inches.
Recommended planting location: Plant them in groups or mixed with other flowering bulbs for a spectacular burning matchsticks effect in beds, borders or containers.
Flowering time: May.
Flowering height: 35-40cm/12-16 inches.
Recommended planting location: Plant them informally in groups in beds and borders, under deciduous shrubs and trees or in lawns and outdoor containers. Great for mixing with greens, purples, pink and white tulip varieties.
Flowering time: April / May.
Flowering height: 60cm/24 inches.
Recommended planting location: Ideal for planting in beds, borders and containers in mass groups for a stunning effect.
Flowering time: April / May.
Flowering height: 50cm/ 20 inches.
Recommended planting location: Ideal for planting in beds and orders. Excellent to grow as pot plants for Valentine’s Day and Easter.
Flowering time: March / April.
Flowering height: 40cm/ 16 inches.
Recommended planting location: Ideal for planting in beds, borders and containers, the colours blend well with maroon, purple, pink and yellow varieties.
Flowering time: May.
Flowering height: 40cm/ 16 inches.
Recommended planting location: Look fantastic planted alongside vibrant yellow Narcissus in beds, borders, containers and also good as cut flowers.
Flowering time: April / May.
Flowering height: 45cm / 18 inches.
Our huge selection of loose and pre-packed Spring flowering bulbs are now available in-store (excluding Coolings Lifestyle), with pre-packed bulbs also available to order online. Now is a great time to plant Spring flowering bulbs to ensure you have a vibrant and cheerful display next Spring.