Tulipa Cream Cocktail Bulbs
£8.00
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Tulipa ‘Cream Cocktail’ is a charming Giant Darwin hybrid featuring creamy‑ivory petals streaked with golden‑yellow flames. Its elegant goblet blooms rise above distinctive grey‑green foliage edged in white, perfect for sunny beds, pots, or elegant cut‑flower arrangements.
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Dimensions
Height and Spread: up to 45 cm (18 in) tall; spread around 15 cm (6 in)
Features
notes
Tulipa ‘Cream Cocktail’ is a charming Giant Darwin hybrid featuring creamy‑ivory petals streaked with golden‑yellow flames. Its elegant goblet blooms rise above distinctive grey‑green foliage edged in white, perfect for sunny beds, pots, or elegant cut‑flower arrangements.
Insights
A sturdy Giant Darwin: tall stems and long-lasting flowers make it a superb performer.
Details
Flowering Time: April–May (mid‑spring)
Planting
- Soil: Fertile, moist yet well‑drained—tolerant of clay, loam or sand; avoid waterlogged conditions
- Aspect: Full sun best; partial shade acceptable, but shelter from strong winds enhances bloom quality
- Planting Time & Depth: Plant in autumn (Sept–Nov) at 10–15 cm depth, with spacing of 10–15 cm
Care
- Protect from excessive wet and strong winds
- Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested and may cause skin allergy
- Deadhead as flowers fade but allow leaves to die back naturally
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