{"product_id":"tulip-showwinner-10-bulbs","title":"Tulip 'Showwinner' (10 bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Showwinner'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking, award winning, \u003cem\u003ekaufmanniana\u003c\/em\u003e tulip producing fiery bright scarlet petals which open wide to reveal a golden heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Showwinner' tulips will flower throughout March and April, growing to a height of approximately 20cm\/8\", above broad, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves with speckles of purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese spring flowering bulbs are fully hardy in the UK and will flower for many years. They are best planted in small groups within borders, containers, rock gardens or for naturalising in grass, providing a welcome source of early spring colour. The flowers are also ideal when cut, demanding a position in the cut flower garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Showwinner' tulip bulbs can be grown in a wide array of soil conditions, be it acidic, alkaline or neutral, so long as there is sufficient drainage. They will prefer 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\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 10 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: March, April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 20cm\/8\"\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, RHS award winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082286969157,"sku":"1051888","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/5822de06-tulip-showwinner-10-bulbs.webp?v=1761657566","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/tulip-showwinner-10-bulbs","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}