Tulip ‘Orange Emperor’ (10 bulbs)

Plant Tulipa ‘Orange Emperor’ from September until December for delightfully colourful flowers with reddish orange lance shaped petals and a yellow base.

A winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, this variety is consistent and reliable with excellent disease and pest resistance. It features sturdy stems that can withstand strong winds, floating gracefully above its elegant sword-like foliage.

Early flowering in March and April, these bulbs are likely to grow slightly larger than most tulips, reaching approximately 35cm/14″.

For a captivating spring display, plant these bulbs in groups of at least 10-15, to complement other colourful spring flowering bulbs. They can be used in areas such as borders, beds, containers or rock gardens whilst their long-lasting blooms make them perfect for cut flower displays.

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

Details

• Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit
• Bulb count per pack: 10 bulbs
• Flower colour: Yellow, Orange, Red
• Flowering months: March, April
• Flowering height: 35cm/14″
• 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