West Cork Bulbs
Tulip Single Mixed
Tulip Single Mixed
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Overview
Single Tulip Mixed: A Kaleidoscope of Classic Spring Colour
Single Tulip Mixed is a vibrant and joyful collection, designed to bring a complete tapestry of colour to your spring garden. This carefully curated blend combines the classic elegance of single tulips with a dazzling array of hues, ranging from fiery reds and sunny yellows to deep purples, soft pinks, and pristine whites. Renowned for their iconic, goblet-shaped blooms and sturdy architectural habit, these tulips offer a dynamic display that brings energy to any space. Like their single-colour counterparts, these blooms stand on strong, tall stems that resist wind and rain, making them an excellent choice for cottage gardens, cheerful borders, and magnificent cut flower arrangements.
Key Features
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Vibrant Diversity: Features a professionally balanced spectrum of colours. This mix ensures no two areas of your garden look exactly the same, providing a playful contrast between bright, bold tones and softer pastels.
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Robust Structure: These tulips are selected for their garden performance. Their thick, robust stems ensure the heavy, classic blooms remain upright during spring showers, preventing flopping in open borders.
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Extended Display: Because different varieties within a mix may open at slightly different times, a mixed planting often provides a longer window of colour than a single-variety planting, offering a show that evolves day by day.
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Versatile Impact: Perfect for filling large spaces with "instant" colour. A mixed planting eliminates the need for complex garden design planning—simply plant en masse for a guaranteed explosion of joy.
Gardener's Tip
To achieve the best possible display from a Single Tulip Mixed bag—creating a natural, painterly look rather than a rigid one—you should avoid planting in straight lines or patterns. Instead, prepare your planting area or large pot, take a handful of bulbs, and gently toss or roll them onto the soil surface. Plant them exactly where they land. This "randomised" spacing mimics how flowers grow in nature, preventing colour blocking and ensuring that the reds, yellows, and purples intermingle perfectly for a relaxed, cottage-garden aesthetic.
Specifications
| Item Package Size |
Bag of 10, 25 or 100 Bulbs
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| Flower Colour |
A mixed assortment (Red, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Orange, White)
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| Flower Size |
Large, oval goblet-shaped blooms approx. 8–10 cm tall
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| Planting Time |
September to December
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| Bloom Time |
Late April to May (Mid-Late Spring)
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| Mature Height |
55 – 65 cm tall (heights may vary slightly by colour)
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| Bulb Spacing |
10 – 15 cm apart
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| Bulb Size |
11/12 cm
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| Planting Depth |
Plant 15 cm deep (deeper planting encourages return blooms)
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| Warnings |
Do not eat ornamental bulbs - could also be harmful to animals - it is highly recommended to wear gloves when planting as some bulbs can cause irritations.
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