Tulip ‘Gavota’ (10 bulbs)

Extremely weather resistant, Tulipa ‘Gavota’ is a stunning spring flowering Triumph Tulip that will produce beautiful bold flowers with purple-red petals that have ochre yellow outer margins.

‘Gavota’ tulip bulbs will grow to a height of around 45cm/18″, flowering in April and May for up to three weeks, above sword-shaped grey-green leaves.

This variety was also awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s coveted Award of Garden Merit thanks to its reliable and consistent results, proven history and excellent disease and pest resistance.

These mature and elegant spring flowering bulbs are perfect for pots or containers and will be a welcome addition to most borders, around shrubs and conifers, creating dazzling harmonies with other flowering bulbs. They should ideally be planted in groups of at least 10-15 for the greatest visual impact and are also exceptional as cut flowers.

‘Gavota’ tulip bulbs should be planted 10cm/4″ deep and 10cm/4″ apart, growing in practically any soil, be it acidic, alkaline or neutral, provided there is effective drainage. Try to plant in a position of full sun, in a place where tulips have not been grown in recent years, preferably protected from strong winds.

Remove flowers when they begin to fade and support them after planting with a top dressing of slow acting fertiliser, such as bone-meal, to assist the flowering.

Details

• Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit
• Bulb count per pack: 10 bulbs
• Flower colour: Purple, Red, Yellow
• Flowering months: April, May
• Flowering height: 45cm/18″
• Hardiness: Hardy in all of the UK and northern Europe
• When to plant: September, October, November, December
• Planting depth: 10cm/4″
• Bulb spacing: 10cm/4″
• Soil type: Moist but well drained
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Special Features: Ideal for pots, Ideal for cut flowers, RHS award winner