{"product_id":"tulip-turkestanica-15-bulbs","title":"Tulip 'Turkestanica' (15 bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003epack of 15 Tulip 'Turkestanica' bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e producing pointy, elegant flowers of ivory white with a yellow or orange base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the Mediterranean, right across to the Himalayas and the Far East,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eturkestanica is an award winning, wild-looking species of tulip, growing up to 12, star-shaped, predominantly white flowers atop 15cm\/6\" stems. As well as the white, these flowers feature a centre of shaded yellow or orange, creating an informal and naturalistic aesthetic in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf left in the ground, these plants will gradually naturalise over time creating great swathes of early season colour. Opening in full sun, they will bloom from mid to late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese spring flowering bulbs will re-emerge for several years in borders, around shrubs and conifers and in containers on terraces and balconies. Alternatively, then can be dispersed together in grass for a swathe of naturalised beauty. Regardless of location, they should ideally be planted together in groups for the greatest visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkestanica tulip bulbs can be grown in almost any soil, be it acid, alkaline or neutral, provided there is good drainage. Look for an area of full sun, preferably in a place where tulips have not been grown in recent years. Plant the bulbs approximately 10cm\/4\" deep and 10cm\/4\" apart.\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: 15 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Yellow, White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: April, May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 15cm\/6\"\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 cut flowers, Ideal for pots, Scented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082286707013,"sku":"1051893","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/4f0701ff-1051893-tulip-turkestanica-15-bulbs.webp?v=1761657566","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/tulip-turkestanica-15-bulbs","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}