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Mariette Tulip Bulbs

A stunning lily flowering variety, these vibrant fuschia pink tulips are a pure delight and welcome boost of colour into late spring. These fluted tulips stand tall and will fill borders with their dramatic vibrant blooms.

  • Category: Lily Flowering
  • Height (cm): 55cm
  • Bulb Size (cm): 12/14cm
  • Blooms: May
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FAQ

Tulip Bulbs - All FAQs

What is the best month to plant tulip bulbs?

Tulip bulbs need to be planted in autumn when the bulb is dormant and when the temperature starts to cool but isn’t yet freezing. Usually this will be around September - December, depending on the region you live in. After they are planted, they will bloom the following spring.

Can tulips be left in the ground all year?

Tulip bulbs can be left in the ground all year, ready to flower again the next spring. However, to help give your tulips the best chance of looking great the following year, we recommend deadheading your tulips after they have flowered to help them save as much energy as possible. Don’t cut back the foliage until it has turned yellow. If your garden gets a lot of rain, this can cause the bulbs to rot so we would recommend lifting the bulbs up, letting them dry out and storing them in a paper bag ready to be planted again in autumn.

How best to grow tulips?

The best choice for tulips in most situations is to plant them (at least 10 cm deep) in rows or clusters of 10-15, in a sunny spot with humus-rich, free-draining soil. Best planted in the late autumn months. Lily-flowering tulips, though tall, are not highly wind-resistance, so it’s important to plant them in a place protected by the wind.

 

Planting & Care

How to Plant Spring Flower Bulbs: Step by Step

  1. Choose the right spot
    Most spring bulbs love full sun or light shade and well-drained soil. Avoid areas that stay waterlogged in winter.

  2. Prepare the ground
    Clear away weeds and loosen the soil so the bulbs can root easily. If your soil is heavy, mix in a little grit to improve drainage.

  3. Plant at the correct depth
    As a guide, plant bulbs around three times their own height deep, with the pointed end facing up. Larger bulbs go deeper, smaller bulbs a little shallower.

  4. Space appropriately
    Follow natural spacing: a few centimetres between small bulbs and more for larger ones. Grouping in small clusters gives a fuller spring display than planting in rows.

  5. Cover and water
    Backfill with soil, firm gently, and water to settle everything in — especially important if the soil is dry.


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Planting Guide
Species Planting Month Depth Spacing Soil Aspect
Allium Sept-Nov 3 x bulb height 15-30cm Well-drained
Anemone Sept-Nov 5cm 5-10cm Any
Bluebell Aug-Dec 5-10cm 10cm Moist
Camassia Sept-Nov 10cm 15cm Moist
Chionodoxa Sept-Nov 5cm 5cm Well-drained
Crocus Sept-Nov 5cm 5cm Well-drained
Cyclamen Aug-Oct 5cm 5cm Well-drained
Daffodil & Narcissi Sept-Oct 3 x bulb height 10-20cm Well-drained
Erythronium Sept-Nov 10cm 10cm Moist
Freesia Aug-Oct 5cm 7cm Well-drained
Fritillary Sept-Nov 10-15cm 20-25cm Well-drained
Hyacinth Sept-Nov 15cm 10cm Well-drained
Ipheion Sept-Nov 5cm 5cm Well-drained
Iris Sept-Nov 5cm 5cm Well-drained
Muscari Sept-Nov 5cm 5cm Any
Puschkinia Sept-Nov 5cm 5cm Well-drained
Snowdrop Sept-Dec 10cm 5cm Moist
Triteleia Sept-Nov 5cm 5cm Well-drained
Tulip Sept-Dec 10-15cm 10-15cm Well-drained
Wildflowers Sept-Dec 3 x bulb height 10-15cm Moist
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Orders are sent via DHL, DPD, DX, Evri and Royal Mail, plus pallet networks for orders of approximately 100kg+.

Delivery location Excl. VAT Incl. VAT
UK inc. Islands & Channel Islands up to 2kg (seed only) £3.33 £3.99
Standard UK Mainland Delivery  £4.99 £5.99
Saturday (England & Wales) up to 30kg* (Orders must be placed by 2pm Friday) £12.50 £15.00
Scottish Highlands and Islands up to 30kg* £14.00 £16.80
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Channel Islands up to 30kg* £12.00 £14.40

*please enquire for orders over 30kg to these locations.

Collections
Customers are welcome to purchase items marked as next day delivery in person from our office and distribution centre at:
Manor Road
Kirton
Boston
PE20 1PH

Additional Information

  • Orders over 100kg will normally be delivered on a pallet unless specified otherwise.
  • Standard delivery takes place between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Orders containing multiple items may be delivered separately via multiple couriers.
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland or Europe.

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