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Species or 'botanical' tulips originate in Central Asia. They have fascinating colours which look magnificent in rockeries, borders and wild gardens alike. Bulb size 67cm. Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks. Collection contains 55 bulbsPeppermint Stick T. clusiana A real cutie whose striking red outer petals combine with white inner petals to make it resemble an edible treat! Flowers in April. Height 25cm. 10 bulbs.T. tarda This is one of the most popular of the very dwarf tulips and is very easy to grow. It produces a rosette of narrow green leaves with up to five flowers per stem, each with a huge central yellow eye and a delicious honey scent. Attractive to pollinators. Flowers in April. Height 12cm. 20 bulbs.Violacea Black Base T. humilis Rich purple pink flowers with brilliant black centres. Flowers March April. Height 10 20cm. 15 bulbs. Whittallii T. orphanidea Flaming orange petals with contrasting olive green splash. Once open flowers are large and goblet shaped. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers April May. Height 21 30cm. 10 bulbs.
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