Tulip ‘Gorilla’ (10 bulbs)

Tulipa ‘Gorilla’ is an eye-catching bulbous perennial producing sumptuous blooms of dark reddish purple with a spiky, fringed purple margin.

Flowering throughout mid and late spring, these tulips will grow to a height of around 40cm/16″.

These captivating and elegant spring flowering bulbs can be used for planting in beds, borders, pots and containers in clumps throughout the autumn. ‘Gorilla’ will combine well with other bold, spring flowering tulips and should ideally be planted together, in groups of at least 10-15 for the greatest visual impact. These sublime flowers will also excel in floral bouquets, earning themselves a place in the cut flower garden.

‘Gorilla’ tulips can be grown in a wide range of soils, be it acid, alkaline or neutral, provided there is good drainage, performing best in a position of full sun. Plant the bulbs approximately 15cm/6″ deep and 10cm/4″ apart.

Details

• Bulb count per pack: 10 bulbs
• Flower colour: Purple, Red
• Flowering months: April, May
• Flowering height: 40cm/16″
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in all of the UK and northern Europe
• When to plant: September, October, November, December
• Planting depth: 15cm/6″
• Bulb spacing: 10cm/4″
• Soil type: Moist but well drained
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Special Features: Ideal for cut flowers, Ideal for pots