Tulip ‘Oxford Elite’ (10 bulbs)

Plant Tulipa ‘Oxford Elite’ bulbs from September until December for delightfully colourful flowers with bright red and yellow rounded petals.

Blooming in spring these naturalising flowers will reach a height of around 55cm/22″, rising on strong sturdy stems that can withstand heavy wind and rain.

For the greatest visual impact, plant in groups of at least 10-15 among other spring flowering bulbs for a bright and elegant display in beds, borders, containers and rock gardens. These tulips will also excel as cut flowers.

‘Oxford Elite’ tulips will grow in a wide range of different soils, acid, alkaline or neutral, provided there is good drainage, preferably in a position of full sun or partial shade. Plant the bulbs at a depth of 15cm/6″ and a spread of 10cm/4″.

Details

• Bulb count per pack: 10 bulbs
• Flower colour: Red, Yellow
• Flowering months: April, May
• Flowering height: 55cm/22″
• 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, Scented