{"product_id":"tulip-merlot-10-bulbs","title":"Tulip 'Merlot' (10 bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Merlot' \u003c\/strong\u003ewill grow sumptuous deep red-burgundy cup-shaped tulips. This variety is also lily-flowering which means that its petals will be pointed, gradually opening further and further as they age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall and elegant, these lily-flowering tulips are perfect for a formal bedding scheme, planted en masse along pathways or in the garden border, adding height and colour. Try planting 'Merlot' with other complementary spring flowering tulips to create a colourful feature within the garden, either with other deeper shades like maroon and warm pink, or with contrasts such as orange, yellow or white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey should ideally be planted together, in groups of at least 10-15 for the greatest visual impact. These flowers will also make a stunning addition to floral bouquets, especially when mixed with acid greens and purples, earing a place in the cut flower garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 'Merlot' tulip bulbs can be grown in a wide range of soils, be it acid, alkaline or neutral, as long as there is good drainage, thriving in a position of full sun. Plant the bulbs approximately 15cm\/6\" deep and 10cm\/4\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Tulip 'Merlot' Bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 10 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Red, Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: April, May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 100cm\/40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Fully 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: 15cm\/6\"\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 cut flowers, Ideal for pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082286412101,"sku":"1017162","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/5a515640-1017162-tulip-merlot-10-bulbs.webp?v=1761657566","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/tulip-merlot-10-bulbs","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}