Tulipa Columbus Bulbs
£7.00
notes
With a beautiful colour combination, Tulip Columbus is a flamboyant, long-lasting variety, that adds real interest to a spring border. The goblet shaped flowers, reminiscent of a peony, are fully double and bear a rich raspberry colour with white edging.
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Dimensions
- Pack size: 10 bulbs / 50 bulbs
- Height and Spread: up to 45cm (1ft 6in) x W: 10cm (4in)
Features
notes
With a beautiful colour combination, Tulip Columbus is a flamboyant, long-lasting variety, that adds real interest to a spring border. The goblet shaped flowers, reminiscent of a peony, are fully double and bear a rich raspberry colour with white edging.
Insights
Plant in beds or containers, this is an opulent tulip that looks beautiful on its own in a drift or mixed in with other spring flowers. It works especially well with purple or blues.
Details
Flowers: April - May
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South, East or West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Planting Time and Depth: Autumn (October onwards), 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart
- Protect from excessive wet and strong winds
- Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested and may cause skin allergy
- Deadhead as flowers fade but allow leaves to die back naturally
Glossary
Tulip Bulbs
