Tulip Bulbs

How to choose the best tulips

Tulips offer the widest variety of colour, shape and size of all the spring-flowering bulbs. From the unusual, large-flowered peony-type ‘Ice Cream’ tulips to the familiar cup-shaped blooms of the tulip 'Everlasting Mixed', there’s a variety for everyone. There are more than 150 species with 30,000 registered varieties – see our FAQs below to help you find the best options for your garden. For more information, read our article on how to grow tulips.

Can you grow tulips in containers?

Most tulips are ideal in containers where they can be used to produce a stunning spring display. Our ‘Majestic Mix’ is a collection of tulips that have been chosen for their short but sturdy stems, perfect for growing in containers. Tulip ‘Fur Elise’ and ‘White Prince’ are dwarf varieties that are also good choices for pots.

Which tulips have the strongest scent?

Some tulips not only have beautiful flowers, but are also delicately fragrant. Choose Tulip ‘Bronze Perfection’, ‘Secret Perfume’ or our ‘Super Scented Collection’ to add another dimension to your spring displays.

Do tulips flower for more than one year?

Many tulips are best treated as annuals but some varieties will perform for many years in the right conditions, including Tulip ‘Akebono’, ‘El Nino’ and ‘Blushing Artist’.