{"product_id":"tulip-cape-town-10-bulbs","title":"Tulip 'Cape Town' (10 bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cape Town' \u003c\/strong\u003eis an exciting and colourful tulip variety with gorgeous lemon yellow flowers, edged with a deep scarlet red that darkens to maroon as they age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Cape Town' tulips will flower throughout April and May, reaching a height of approximately 35cm\/14\", standing on a mid-green stem with matching lance-shaped foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety was also awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's coveted Award of Garden Merit thanks to its excellent reliability, consistent results and thorough disease and pest resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese spring flowering bulbs are ideal for planting at the front of colourful flower beds, in patio pots and containers, or in window boxes to be admired while indoors. Tulips are also excellent as cut flowers in arrangements to be enjoyed around the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Cape Town' tulip bulbs can be planted in a wide array of soil conditions, be it acidic, alkaline or neutral, so long as there is effective drainage. Try to find a position of full sun, in a place where tulips have not been grown in recent years, preferably protected from strong winds. Look to plant the bulbs around 10cm\/4\" deep and 10cm\/4\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove any flowers when they begin to fade and support with a top dressing of slow acting fertiliser, such as bone-meal, after planting to assist the flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Tulip 'Cape Town'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 10 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Red, Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: April, May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 35cm\/14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy in all of the UK and northern Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: September, October, November, December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 10cm\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 10cm\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Features: Ideal for pots, ideal for cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082287165765,"sku":"1051956","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/dd49faa0-1051956-tulip-cape-town-10-bulbs.webp?v=1761657566","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/tulip-cape-town-10-bulbs","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}