{"title":"Bulbs for Cutting","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe best flowers in the house are the ones you cut at eight in the morning and had in water by five past. Plant these bulbs this autumn and you can do that from March, when the first scented daffodils open, until the allium drumsticks finish in July.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ice-follies-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'Ice Follies' Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Ice Follies' Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIce Follies daffodils are a very popular large-cupped, single-headed cultivar that are supremely easy to grow in a wide range of settings for an early spring display. The flowers are white, with slightly flattened, frilly-edged cups that open bright yellow and age to a creamy shade. This cultivar is particularly prolific and has an RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-naturalising-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003ein our Naturalising Mix\u003c\/a\u003e, this daffodil is ideally suited to landscape planting in lawns, borders, or wooded areas in full sun or partial shade. Reliable and robust, and spurned by deer, they're equally at home in more difficult areas like roadside verges. See the full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003enarcissus and daffodil bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e we have available for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 2: Large-cupped Daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight to 40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread to 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle white heads with flattened yellow cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly scented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-5 years to mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant bulbs in autumn (August-November) at one-and-a-half to two times their own depth, in full sun or partial shade. They can be planted in clumps, but avoid planting too tightly or you may inhibit flowering. Spacing of at least 10cm is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey prefer well-drained, moderately fertile soils but will tolerate a wide range of soils and pH including clay, chalk, loam, and sand. Waterlogged soils should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charming creamy flowers give a swathe of brightness in early spring (February-March). They'll tend to face south towards the sun. They can be deadheaded when the flowers are finished. They'll grow better in subsequent years if the leaves are left to die back naturally before cutting them. You can feed the soil after the leaves die back to encourage next year's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo plant in containers or for indoors, put the bulbs in pots at a depth or around 5cm in a loam-based compost in early autumn. Keep them outdoors in a cold frame until shoots appear, then grow them on in a greenhouse. Once the buds are opening you can bring them indoors for a lovely spring display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey make a lovely cut flower but remember that daffodil sap can damage other cut flowers. To avoid this, place the daffodil stems on their own in water for a while before replacing the water and adding other flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaffodils are susceptible to slugs as well as Narcissus yellow stripe virus, basal rot, large narcissus fly and bulb and stem eelworm. Daffodil sap can be a skin irritant so handle all Narcissus with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarcissus 'Ice Follies' is one of the thousands of cultivars of the wild daffodil Narcissus pseudonarcissus, native to Western Europe and still existing, although in much diminished numbers, in parts of the UK. The Dutch began cultivation of tulips, daffodils and other bulbs from the 16th century, and right up to today the UK and Holland remain the world's centres of daffodil growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarcissus 'Ice Follies' was developed by Dutch breeders Konynenburg \u0026amp; Mark in 1953, in the small, blustery coastal town of Noordwijk. Perhaps the rough weather contributed to this being one of the most vigorous and sturdy daffodils you can grow. Many other white-flowered varieties are susceptible to root rot, but in 'Ice Follies' the combination of large white blooms and a sturdy, weather-resistant nature have combined to make this one of the world's best-loved daffodils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ 5Kg","offer_id":54940614066502,"sku":"BULBNARICEFO-5Kg","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 10Kg","offer_id":54940614099270,"sku":"BULBNARICEFO-10Kg","price":39.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 1 kg","offer_id":54999217963334,"sku":"BULBNARICEFO-1Kg","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/ice-follies-daffodil-flowers-5.jpg?v=1755634487"},{"product_id":"fortune-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'Fortune' Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Fortune' Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarcissus 'Fortune' is an award-winning daffodil that produces long-lasting, large-cupped flowers with a well-developed rich buttery yellow perianth (petals) and trumpets that tend to orange at their edges. Depending on position, soil and growing conditions, this can become a distinct red flush. It's a joy to see them poking their heads though the snow after a long winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortune daffodils are ideal for planting in orchards, under trees or in borders where they can be left alone for years to naturalise, we use them in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-naturalising-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003eour Naturalising Mix Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and they bring a touch of sunshine to your garden just before spring has really sprung. You can also plant them in grassland and orchards just as long as it's not cut for about 6-8 weeks after flowering. Plant a few along a roadside verge or under a hedge and let them spread over the years. If you are buying more from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003eselection of daffodil and narcissi bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e then this is a good use for any left over from your planting plans elsewhere in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortune\u003c\/strong\u003e is also suitable as a pot grown daffodil when you can either let it flower naturally outdoors on a patio or terrace, or force it indoors when it can be made to flower in time for Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 2: Large-cupped Daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortune daffodil bulbs should be planted outdoors in early autumn, at about twice their own depth. Like all spring flowering bulbs they do best in well-drained soil that contains some organic matter. What is most important is that the ground is moist during their growing season which is from September through to the beginning of April. They're completely hardy and will grow happily in sun or light shade. As far as soil type is concerned, Fortune is tolerates most types of soil including heavy clay, chalk and sandy soils as well as good garden loam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic variety was bred in 1915, or perhaps earlier, by W.T. Ware, probably as a cross between `Sir Watkin' and `Blackwell'. It has won a Forcing Award (1934), a First Class Certificate (1924 \u0026amp; 1927) and a Preliminary Commendation (1923).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ 5Kg","offer_id":54940614132038,"sku":"BULBNARFOR-5Kg","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 10Kg","offer_id":54940614164806,"sku":"BULBNARFOR-10Kg","price":39.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 1 kg","offer_id":54999177724230,"sku":"BULBNARFOR-1Kg","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/fortune-daffodil-narcissus-flowers-3.jpg?v=1755634419"},{"product_id":"mixed-naturalising-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"Naturalising Daffodil Bulb Mix","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNaturalising Daffodil Bulb Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Naturalising Daffodils Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together all the features of our best larger Narcissus bulbs for growing in lawns and dappled woodland shade under deciduous tree.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferent varieties in the mix flower in sequence, extending daffodil season with a lively collection of colours and forms to give added interest, bringing a spring glow to any corner of your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell-matched in height, they'll come up to around the 40cm level, ideal for long grass. All the members of this mix are easy to care for and will grow readily, spreading themselves naturally over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighly adaptable to different soils and pH, they just need some sunshine and reasonably well drained soil to give you a legacy of blazing colour every year. They're good cut flowers, and suitable for container growing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mixed-flower-bulbs\"\u003eready mixed bulb\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003cbr\u003e\nBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003edaffodil and narcissi bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour mix may vary, potential varieties include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/king-alfred-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing Alfred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e the classic cheerful yellow herald of early spring - the progenitor of almost all yellow trumpet daffodils\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/carlton-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e a large flowered golden delight, in more ways than one\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/fortune-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortune\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bright golden with orange trumpets, these caused a sensation when they launched and remain hugely popular 100 years on\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/ice-follies-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIce Follies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Opening yellow and fading to ivory, these sturdy blooms were developed on the stormy coast of Holland\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/red-devon-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Devon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Named after a great Devonshire red cattle breed, Red Devon is yellow with orange trumpets, sturdy stems make it very popular for showing\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/sempre-avanti-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSempre Avanti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Italian for 'Always forward': this enchanter has ice-white petals and a strong orange cup\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ 10Kg","offer_id":54940614295878,"sku":"BULBMIXNARNA-10Kg","price":39.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 5Kg","offer_id":54940614328646,"sku":"BULBMIXNARNA-5Kg","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/naturalising-daffodil-flowers-2.jpg?v=1755634617"},{"product_id":"king-alfred-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'King Alfred Select' Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'King Alfred Select' Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Alfred Select daffodils are the \"original\" yellow trumpet variety. They have classic bright golden flowers, with open, frilled trumpets heralding the return of spring through gardens, roadside verges and under hedges. Alone, or in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-naturalising-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003eNaturalising Mix\u003c\/a\u003e, King Alfred is a super daffodil for creating large drifts in lawns, borders, wooded areas or containers. With a pedigree of over 100 years this charming yellow flowering bulb is sure to delight gardeners. See the full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003enarcissus and daffodil bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e we have available for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 1: Trumpet Daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 40-60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread 10-15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly scented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-5 years to mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant bulbs in autumn (August-November) at about twice their own depth, in full sun or partial shade. They can be planted in clumps, for a more natural look but avoid planting very closely or you may inhibit flowering. Keep the bulbs around 10cm apart for best results. They do multiply underground so the gaps will soon fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey prefer well-drained soils and full sun (flowers will tend to face into the sunshine) but are very adaptable and will tolerate most situations apart from boggy, wet soils and shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can carry out deadheading when the flowers are finished, but they'll grow better in subsequent years if you allow the leaves to die back fully before cutting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor container or indoor planting, put the bulbs in pots at a depth of around 5cm in a loam-based compost in early autumn. They can stay outdoors in a cold frame until shoots appear, then grow on in a greenhouse. As soon as the buds begin to open you can bring them indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main enemy of daffodils is waterlogged ground. They can also be attacked by slugs as well as the more obscure problems of Narcissus yellow stripe virus, large narcissus fly and various kinds of eelworm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaffodil sap is poisonous and can irritate skin, so handle all Narcissus with care. Thinning out clumps as they spread over the years will help maintain a dramatic display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'King Alfred'\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed in Newton Poppleford, Devon, starting in the 1890s. Retired solicitor John Kendall (1828-1890) cross-pollinated Narcissus 'Emperor' and 'Maximus' with his gardener Walter Hill, who continued to work for Kendall's son Percy until Percy died in 1910, after which Walter took over the daffodil business to great success, shipping large quantities of bulbs, and cut flowers to London's Covent Garden market each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the Alfred, King of Wessex and the \u003cspan\u003eAnglo-Saxons\u003c\/span\u003e (848-899), this variety commemorates the millennium of his death. \u003cbr\u003eAt its first showing, it won a Royal Horticultural Society First Class Certificate as \"by far the best large yellow trumpet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e’King Alfred’ became an ancestor of most modern yellow trumpet daffodil varieties, including the improved 'King Alfred Select' that we deliver. \u003cbr\u003eThe original 'King Alfred' is no longer grown commercially, and daffodils sold with 'King Alfred' on the label are really a descendent variety like our Select, or maybe 'Dutch Master', which have the same brilliant flower colour and structure, but are larger, more robust plants with more flowers than their venerable ancestor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ 5Kg","offer_id":54940614361414,"sku":"BULBNARKINAL-5Kg","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 10Kg","offer_id":54940614394182,"sku":"BULBNARKINAL-10Kg","price":39.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 1 kg","offer_id":54999234347334,"sku":"BULBNARKINAL-1Kg","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/king-alfred-daffodil-flowers-3.jpg?v=1755634526"},{"product_id":"bestseller-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'Bestseller' Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Bestseller' Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Wordsworth was talking about his \"host of golden daffodils\", he might well have been talking about \u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e (although he wasn't). Both the outer petals or perianth and the inner trumpet of the flower are the same glorious golden colour of a constant intensity and are of a size to make an impact without being blowsy. For sheer cheer Bestseller are unbeatable and deserve their name. These dependable bulbs do well in most soils and will keep on increasing in quantity providing you divide the clumps up every 5-6 years up and replant half elsewhere. 'Bestseller' is a good height as well, tall enough to stand out but not so tall that it cannot withstand some windy days. See the full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003enarcissus and daffodil bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e we have available for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Bestseller Daffodils\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly March can be a pretty depressing time in the garden and these large, yellow blooms are a blast of cheer after the long winter. Large narcissi look best when billowing through grass in a slightly haphazard way, no straight lines please. Vita Sackville West's suggestion was to throw a handful of bulbs over a stretch of grass and to plant them where they fall and roll. This method seems to achieve the desired ad hoc spacing that makes the final result most natural and captivating. Creating avenues of daffodils all to attention along the drive looks incredibly welcoming. But don't forget that daffodils look great in pots too - especially with the grey of lead or stone planters. But if you are feeling a little Scrooge like and would prefer something less relentlessly cheery, perhaps you should be heading towards some of the more atmospheric daffodils like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mount-hood-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003eNarcissus Mount Hood\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/ice-follies-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003eIce Follies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 1: Trumpet Daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: clumps will increase yearly until you divide them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering Outside: early March - April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting Depth: 10-15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting Months: September to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ 10Kg","offer_id":54940614623558,"sku":"BULBNARBES-10Kg","price":39.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 5Kg","offer_id":54940614656326,"sku":"BULBNARBES-5Kg","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 1 kg","offer_id":54999120937286,"sku":"BULBNARBES-1Kg","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/bestseller-yellow-daffodil-flowers.jpg?v=1756586907"},{"product_id":"red-devon-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'Red Devon' Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Red Devon' Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Devon (Narcissus 'Red Devon') is a large-cupped daffodil with a pale yellow perianth and contrasting vivid red-orange trumpet. It flowers late in spring, generally in March\/April, but its best show can be as late as the middle of April. Like all the daffodils in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-naturalising-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003eNaturalising Mix\u003c\/a\u003e, 'Red Devon' is ideally suited to naturalising and will spread by itself over the years. Its stout stem and fade-resistant blooms make it ideal for cut flowers and it's a popular choice as a show flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be grown in containers and indoors as well as in a variety of more-or-less sunny outdoor settings. 'Red Devon' will create a bold and striking late spring display. See the full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003enarcissus and daffodil bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e we have available for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 2: Large-cupped Daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 40-50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread 12-16cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-5 years to mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant daffodils in autumn (August-November) at around 10-15cm deep, in full sun or partial shade. Spacing the bulbs should be about 8-12cm and can be random for a naturalistic display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll do best in well-drained, moderately fertile soils but will tolerate a wide range of soils and pH including clay, chalk, loam, and sand. Just avoid waterlogging as they can be susceptible to bulb rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe striking yellow and orange flowers give bright colour in late spring (April). Deadheading can be done when the flowers are finished. These bulbs will grow better in subsequent years if the leaves are left to die back before cutting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planting in containers or for indoors, put the bulbs in pots at a depth of around 5cm in a loam-based compost in early autumn. Keep them outdoors in a cold frame until shoots appear, then grow them on in a greenhouse. Once the buds are opening you can bring them indoors for a lovely spring display, or place your containers outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaffodils can be attacked by slugs and are also subject to Narcissus yellow stripe virus, basal rot, large narcissus fly, and eelworm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaffodil sap can be a skin irritant so handle all Narcissus with care. Don't eat them - they're poisonous and have on rare occasions been mistaken for onions with unpleasant results...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarcissus 'Red Devon' is named after the renowned red beef cattle which, like the daffodil, was bred in the county that gives them their names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Red Devon' was launched in 1943 by nurseryman E.B. Champernowne, and the company that carries his name still exists. Created from a cross between 'Fortune' and 'Killigrew', this cultivar has gone on to win many awards and is popular around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts suitability for cutting has contributed to it being much loved as a show flower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ 5Kg","offer_id":54940614689094,"sku":"BULBNARREDDE-5Kg","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 10Kg","offer_id":54940614721862,"sku":"BULBNARREDDE-10Kg","price":39.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54940614754630,"sku":"BULBNARREDDE-Pk25","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/red-devon-daffodil-narcissus-flowers-3.jpg?v=1755634706"},{"product_id":"sempre-avanti-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'Sempre Avanti' Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Sempre Avanti' Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSempre Avanti (Narcissus 'Sempre Avanti') is an early flowering white daffodil with flared orange cups. Well suited to container growing, it's very happy in a wide range of soils and settings: so long as there is some sun and the soil is well drained, it'll be very easy to care for. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003eother daffodil bulbs here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all the other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-naturalising-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003eNarcissi in our Naturalising Mix\u003c\/a\u003e, it'll form beautiful drifts in lawns and borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 2: Large-cupped Daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 30-40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-5 years to mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant bulbs in autumn (August-November) at one-and-a-half times their own depth, in sunny or partial shaded areas. They can be planted in clumps, but avoid planting too tightly to avoid inhibiting flowering. Spacing of around 8-12cm is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey prefer well-drained, moderately fertile soils but will tolerate a wide range of soils and pH including clay, chalk, loam, and sand. Just avoid over-watering and waterlogged soils for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strong yellow and orange flowers give bright colour in mid spring. They can be deadheaded when the flowers are finished. They'll grow better in subsequent years if the leaves are left to die back naturally, allowing nutrients to be stored up in the bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo plant in containers or for indoors, put the bulbs in pots at a depth or around 5cm in a loam-based compost in early autumn. Keep them outdoors in a cold frame until shoots appear, then grow them on in a greenhouse. Once the buds are opening you can bring them indoors for a lovely spring display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaffodils are susceptible to slugs as well as Narcissus yellow stripe virus, basal rot, large narcissus fly and bulb and stem eelworm. Daffodil sap can be a skin irritant so handle all Narcissus with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarcissus 'Sempre Avanti' is named in Italian and it means 'always forward'. It was registered by the de Graaf Brothers in 1938.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll new daffodils are registered with the Royal Horticultural Society and there are currently over 27,000 cultivars recorded on the register, last fully updated in 2008. Each one is given a Divison number and a colour code. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Sempre Avanti' (sometimes called 'Semper Avanti') is an RHS Division 2 daffodil, which is defined as having large cups but with a corona no longer than the perianth. Being white with an orange cup, its code is therefore 2 W-O.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivision 2 daffodils are also known as the most robust of daffodils and are often used on roadsides and in woodlands, parks and lawns to create the drifts that tell us spring has arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ 10Kg","offer_id":54940614787398,"sku":"BULBNARSEMAV-10Kg","price":39.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 5Kg","offer_id":54940614820166,"sku":"BULBNARSEMAV-5Kg","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 1 kg","offer_id":54999344972102,"sku":"BULBNARSEMAV-1Kg","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/sempre-avanti-daffodil-flowers-1.jpg?v=1755466818"},{"product_id":"mount-hood-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'Mount Hood' Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Mount Hood' Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarcissus Mount Hood produces classically shaped flowers of perfect proportion and the purest white when fully open. Quite simply, Mount Hood is the most popular white daffodil in the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers, which appear in mid-late spring, from March into April are trumpet-shaped. Ivory on opening they quickly turn to a dazzling white over time and will take your breath away when planted in drifts - they practically glow in the spring evenings. This is a variety that is stunning in its simplicity and which provides a beautiful contrast to some of the more colourful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003edaffodils and narcissi\u003c\/a\u003e. It's also excellent in pots and as flowers for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Hood holds a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit. It's a hardy variety that is tolerant of most soils providing the ground has some drainage and is moist in the growing season. It'll thrive in part-shade as well as full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap-shaped leaves are green in early spring, darkening to an attractive blue-green later. Stems can reach 45cm once the plant is fully mature, each supporting a single trumpet-shaped flower whose cup initially blooms creamy-yellow and turns pure white soon after opening. The elegantly frilled trumpet is set at right angles to a broad flat white perianth, giving the whole flower lovely proportions and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe best time to plant daffodils and narcissi is in Autumn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 1: Trumpet Daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Hood daffodils should be planted about twice as deep as the bulb is tall and about as far apart in well-drained soil to which you have ideally added some well rotted organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf planting bulbs in containers, use plenty of drainage material in the bottom (e.g. broken crockery or gravel) and a free-draining compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can deadhead daffodils once the flowers have faded, but don't cut the foliage off until the plant has died down naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bulbs will multiply in the ground to form a clump. When this becomes over crowded, mark it with a cane in spring and then lift, divide and replant the bulbs in Autumn to re-plant elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Hood was bred in Holland in 1937 and is still the most popular white daffodil around. In the United States, it's marketed as a 'Second Snow' variety, along with appropriately named varieties like ‘Oregon Snow’ and ‘Frosty Snow’. It holds the American Daffodil Society's Wister Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the introduction of hundreds of hybrids since Mount Hood first appeared, the variety held a place in the International Flower Bulb Centre's top ten list right up until the Bulb Centre shut its doors in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ 5Kg","offer_id":54940614918470,"sku":"BULBNARMOUHO-5Kg","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 10Kg","offer_id":54940614951238,"sku":"BULBNARMOUHO-10Kg","price":49.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 1 kg","offer_id":54999272915270,"sku":"BULBNARMOUHO-1Kg","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/mount-hood-white-daffodil-flowers.jpg?v=1755634606"},{"product_id":"tamara-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'Tamara' Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Tamara' Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom our wide range of quality bulbs comes the early flowering and classically shaped daffodil, 'Tamara'. These stunning daffodils bloom early in with bright yellow trumpets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReputed to be one of the earliest risers and bloomers, in some cases even as early as January, their trumpets blaze in a fantastic florid fanfare marking the end of Winter and the coming of Spring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bulbs are available to be bought alone, or in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-exotic-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003e'Exotic Daffodils Mix'\u003c\/a\u003e for an exciting and unusual springtime display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching around 35cm (14\") in height, these flowers have a superbly striking appearance. This unmistakable appearance makes 'Tamara' perfect for placement as naturalised drifts in the lawn, equally well as it's as a border feature or in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir versatility and hardiness truly lends them to use in all kinds of locations from city courtyards, to patio containers all the way to traditional wildflower meadows. See the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003edaffodil and narcissus bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e we have available for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 2: Large-cupped Daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 35cm (14\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread 20cm (8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower February-March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle headed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon yellow trumpet-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap-like, green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bulbs are suitable for almost all types of soil and should be planted any time during autumn (from August to November) at around 10-15cm (4-6\") deep, spaced around 10cm (4\") apart, and preferably in full sun (no more than half shade).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're very hardy and shouldn't need any further protection, but if planted shallower applying mulch may help protect against harsher winter frosts. These daffodils prefer moist yet well-drained soil, and overwatering should be avoided lest the bulbs become rotten and fail. Propagation is achieved by separating offsets and replanting as the leaves are fading in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are very low maintenance flowers and will continue to appear for years once established. They're clump forming so breaking of clumps for propagation and display maintenance may be desired in some cases, but otherwise these flowers will take care of themselves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flowers are susceptible to few pests and diseases, but those to look for in particular are: slugs; narcissus bulb fly; and basal rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ 10Kg","offer_id":54940615049542,"sku":"BULBNARTAM-10Kg","price":39.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 5Kg","offer_id":54940615082310,"sku":"BULBNARTAM-5Kg","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54940615115078,"sku":"BULBNARTAM-Pk25","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 1 kg","offer_id":54999448322374,"sku":"BULBNARTAM-1kg","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/tamara-daffodil-flowers-5.jpg?v=1755634809"},{"product_id":"minnow-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'Minnow' Dwarf Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Minnow' Dwarf Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA charming and dainty plant, the Minnow daffodil, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus tazetta, is one of the smallest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-dwarf-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003edwarf daffodil bulbs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, offering tiny yellow to pale-yellow blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true Easter plant, the Minnow Narcissi's flowers are formed of a buttercup-yellow trumpet shaped centre (corona) surrounded by lighter yellow outer petals (perianth). 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Consider a fertiliser starter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: one and a half to two times the bulbs depth, 12-20cm, and at 15cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardener's tip: allow the leaves the die off naturally before dead-heading. Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves begin to fade. A half strength high-potash fertilizer starter is recommended, as is bringing the plants inside once the bulbs begin to open to encourage early flowering. Once the foliage has died off they can be left undisturbed for years. Resist cutting back the foliage after flowering as this can affect the plant’s ability to produce flowers the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54940615246150,"sku":"BULBNARMIN-Pk25","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/minnow-dwarf-daffodil-flowers-2.jpg?v=1755634596"},{"product_id":"jetfire-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'Jetfire' Dwarf Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Jetfire' Dwarf Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJetfire dwarf daffodils flower in bright orange and yellow in early spring. They form part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-dwarf-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003edwarf daffodil bulbs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJetfire dwarfs do exactly what they say on the tin, a dainty daffodil offering a show stopping explosion of colour early on in the year during March. Its solitary flowers at 7cm in length are made up of bright yellow perianth and a long trumpet shaped corona of bright orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a slight scent, its reflexed petals give a sturdy daffodil an otherwise windswept appearance. Standing on narrow bright green leafless stems, they can grow up to 20-25cm in height with a small spread of around 10cm. Hardy with an average rate of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJetfire typically forms in clumps and, although not tall, look particularly effective when planted in bold groups or clusters. 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They form part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-dwarf-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003edwarf daffodil bulbs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the name suggests, the February Gold brings an early burst of lemon yellow flowers in very early spring. Typically they flower from February to March, although they require a particularly mild winter to flower early. They bring a different perspective to the garden, with their short 'necks' presenting a single flower at an acute angle to the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir outer petals are 7cm in diameter and are slightly reflexed and a lighter shade of yellow from the darker yellow trumpets. Growing up to 25-30cm in height on a narrow leafless stem they're ideal for brightening up darker gardens, borders, rock gardens and beds, and look particularly stunning when planted in bold groups or placed in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an old variety that is still very popular to this day, thanks to being one of the most reliable and hardy of daffodil breeds surviving very harsh winters. See the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003edaffodil and narcissus bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e we have available for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow Narcissus 'February Gold'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 6: Cyclamineus Daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen: plant in Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: best in moderately fertile, well-drained and moist soil. Keep soil constantly wet whilst growing. Consider a fertiliser starter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: one and a half to two times the bulbs depth and 10cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardener's tip: dead-head after flowering and allow leaves to die back naturally. Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves begin to fade. Very good at naturalising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating back to 1920-30, February Gold is one of the oldest varieties of hybrid dwarf daffodils, loved for their informality and vibrant colour; could there be a surer sign of Spring? They also work excellently as cut flowers, ideal for an Easter vase. The Royal Horticultural Society agrees, offering it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54940615344454,"sku":"BULBNARFEBGO-Pk25","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/february-gold-yellow-daffodil-flowers-2.jpg?v=1755634405"},{"product_id":"queen-of-night-tulip-bulbs","title":"Queen of Night Tulip Bulbs, Single Late","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQueen of Night Tulip Bulbs, Single Late\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen of Night (Tulipa 'Queen of Night') tulip bulbs produce striking, single-headed cup-shaped blooms that are a rich purple-black in colour. Large, velvety flowers appear late spring (mid April-May) and sit on tall stems of up to 60cm in height. This is the favourite amongst the black tulips - a fully hardy variety with a good reappearance rate year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes excellent cut flowers and a beautiful show in containers, stunning in single-variety clumps and drifts, and adds a touch of drama to our Tulip Naturalising Collection. Browse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003etulip bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: 20cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle headed stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-green foliage (grey-green in late summer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification: Single Late\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips like to be planted in the colder weather of October\/November. Plant the bulbs 15-20cm deep in well-drained, fertile soil, 10-15cm apart. (If planting in clumps, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm square; in pots, a dozen bulbs per 12-inch container will give an excellent display.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll tolerate most soil pH, preferring neutral to slightly acidic, but good drainage is the key, especially so in containers; they like moisture, but must not stand in water. Tulips would always choose full sun, but will tolerate partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't feed the plants during the growing season as this will tend to produce leggy growth. If planting in containers, protect the pots from severe frost\/wind by wrapping them up in straw or bubble wrap, or simply storing in the garage. Containers must be watered in dry periods leading up to flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDead-head the flowers once they have faded and remove the seed pod, but don't cut the foliage back until it has died down naturally as this will impede flowering in following years. Tulips should continue flowering for several years unattended. If you wish to extend their life, lift the bulbs once the foliage has died right back. Clean and dry them, then store in boxes or net bags in a cool, dry place for re-planting the following autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep a watchful eye out for slugs and snails as the plants emerge - take all your usual precautions until they're growing strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquirrels have a passion for digging up freshly planted tulip bulbs! If you know this will be a problem in your garden, plant them deeper than usual (30cm should foil their efforts), or cover the freshly dug hole with some chicken wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true black tulip is the Holy Grail of tulip breeding. 'Queen of Night' is the closest that any of the breeders have come to date. Although in reality the flowers are deep purple, in some lights the blooms can appear to be jet black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Queen of Night' was given an Award of Merit by the Royal General Bulb Growers Association in 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54940631630150,"sku":"BULBTULQUEOFNI-Pk25","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/queen-of-night-tulip-flowers.jpg?v=1755634694"},{"product_id":"princess-irene-tulip-bulbs","title":"Princess Irene Tulip Bulbs, Triumph","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrincess Irene Tulip Bulbs, Triumph\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrincess Irene (Tulipa 'Prinses Irene') tulip bulbs will bring the welcome colours of a warm sunset to your early spring garden. Soft orange in colour, each petal is flushed with a central purple flame. The large, long-lasting cup-shaped blooms are sweetly scented. Carried on short, sturdy stems, these flowers are ideal for more exposed sites, container growing and cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrincess Irene works fabulously as part of our Tulip Naturalising Collection. Browse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003etulip bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fully hardy variety that will stand up to the onslaught of our April showers, thanks to its robust stems. It holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 35cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle headed stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraceful blue-green\/silver foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriumph Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips like to be planted in the colder weather of October\/November. Plant the bulbs 15-20cm deep in well-drained, fertile soil, 10-15cm apart. (If planting in clumps, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm square; in pots, a dozen bulbs per 12-inch container will give an excellent display.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll tolerate most soil pH, preferring neutral to slightly acidic, but good drainage is the key, especially so in containers; they like moisture, but must not stand in water. Tulips would always choose full sun, but will tolerate partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't feed the plants during the growing season as this will tend to produce leggy growth. If planting in containers, protect the pots from severe frost\/wind by wrapping them up in straw or bubble wrap, or simply storing in the garage. Containers must be watered in dry periods leading up to flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDead-head the flowers once they have faded and remove the seed pod, but don't cut the foliage back until it has died down naturally as this will impede flowering in following years. Tulips should continue flowering for several years unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wish to extend their life, lift the bulbs once the foliage has died right back. Clean and dry them, then store in boxes or net bags in a cool, dry place for re-planting the following autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep a watchful eye out for slugs and snails as the plants emerge - take all your usual precautions until they're growing strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquirrels have a passion for digging up freshly planted tulip bulbs! If you know this will be a problem in your garden, plant them deeper than usual (30cm should foil their efforts), or cover the freshly dug hole with some chicken wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e’Princess Irene’ is a sport of ‘Couleur Cardinal’, discovered in 1949 and named after the Dutch Princess Irene Emma Elisabeth, who was about 10 years old at the time. Irene means peace, which turned out to be an overly optimistic name for a girl born in 1939.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54940631662918,"sku":"BULBTULPRIIR-Pk25","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/princess-irene-tulip-flowers-3.jpg?v=1755634679"},{"product_id":"golden-apeldoorn-tulip-bulbs","title":"Golden Apeldoorn Tulip Bulbs, Darwin Hybrid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGolden Apeldoorn Tulip Bulbs, Darwin Hybrid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Apeldoorn (Tulipa 'Golden Apeldoorn') tulips, with their bright golden flowers and tall stems, are a well-loved classic of the Darwin Hybrid group. Large golden-yellow blooms appear on stems of up to 70cm tall in April\/May and can last for up to 3 weeks. The beautiful bright flowers have a contrasting black star at their centre, only revealed once the bloom opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tulips will flower reliably for many years without lifting. They add brilliance to our Tulip Naturalising Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Apeldoorn is a firm favourite for cutting, whilst also performing fabulously in beds, borders and containers. Browse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003etulips bulbs here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60-70cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: 10-20cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle headed stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap-shaped grey-green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarwin Hybrid Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips like to be planted in the colder weather of October\/November. Plant the bulbs 15-20cm deep in well-drained, fertile soil, 10-15cm apart. (If planting in clumps, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm square; in pots, a dozen bulbs per 12-inch container will give an excellent display.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll tolerate most soil pH, preferring neutral to slightly acidic, but good drainage is the key. This is especially important in containers; they like moisture, but must not stand in water. Tulips would always choose full sun, but will tolerate partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't feed the plants during the growing season as this will tend to produce leggy growth. If planting in containers, protect the pots from severe frost\/wind by wrapping them up in straw or bubble wrap, or simply storing in the garage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainers must be watered in dry periods leading up to flowering. Dead-head the flowers once they have faded and remove the seed pod, but don't cut the foliage back until it has died down naturally as this will impede flowering in following years. This variety will continue flowering for many years without lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep a watchful eye out for slugs and snails as the plants emerge – take all your usual precautions until they're growing strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquirrels have a passion for digging up freshly planted tulip bulbs! If you know this will be a problem in your garden, plant them deeper than usual (30cm should foil their efforts), or cover the freshly dug hole with some chicken wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Apeldoorn was first introduced in 1955. It's a member of the Darwin Hybrid group, known for their regal stature (they're amongst the tallest tulips), their huge blooms in vivid colours and their ability to flower strongly year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54945111966022,"sku":"BULBTULGOLAP-Pk25","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/golden-apeldoorn-tulip-flowers-1.jpg?v=1755634440"},{"product_id":"pink-impression-tulip-bulbs","title":"Pink Impression Tulip Bulbs, Darwin Hybrid","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePink Impression Tulip Bulbs, Darwin Hybrid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Impression is quite the wrong name for this tulip. This is no impression; this is a clear statement of pinkness in many guises and the name should really refer to how impressed you will be by it. The foundation colour is a rhubarb fool pink with that same slightly streaky look which transforms to a feathered edge that is the colour of cooked prawns (if you can stomach the culinary metaphors). Often described as Empire pink which means nothing to most people, this tulip really is a stunning, deep, pure colour, never wishy-washy or drab and the petals are set off beautifully by silver-green leaves. Atop a strong, wind-resisting stem Pink Impression is a great choice for a spring garden and it goes well with any number of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003eother tulips in our range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt'll naturalise if you can bear to leave the grass uncut until the end of May, and looks magnificent with its huge, ovoid flowers aloft in fresh spring grass. Its delicious colour fizzes against purples, whites, silvers or greens so it adapts to a multitude of garden situations. Try planting it next to silvery Artemisia ludoviciana or mixing it with the slightly shorter classic purple tulip Negrita or the lovely softer purple of Claudia and for the more daring, pair the pink with the exotic frills of blue or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/black-parrot-tulip-bulbs\"\u003eblack parrot\u003c\/a\u003e tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can have no end of fun with this accommodating and special flower. And don't forget that like all Darwin Hybrid tulips, they make excellent cutting flowers because they last, because they're vast - the veritable thugs of the tulip world - and they all glow like jewels in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (1997)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 55 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: clear shades of pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower size: up to 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: mid April\/May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup: Darwin Hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarwin hybrid tulips are a cross between Fosteriana and Darwin tulips. The Fosteriana tulips were famous for their brilliant, oriental colours while the Darwin tulips were part of the old Late Single class of tulip displaying giant flowers on strong stems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54945128612166,"sku":"BULBTULPINIM-Pk25","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/pink-impression-tulip-darwinii-flowers-5.jpg?v=1755634660"},{"product_id":"mixed-early-double-tulip-bulbs","title":"Double Early Tulip Bulb Mix","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDouble Early Tulip Bulb Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Early Tulips are a vibrant mix of fully double blooms in various colours, flowering in early to mid-spring. Each 'bowl' contains petticoat layers of gorgeous coloured petals such that the overall effect is to resemble a particularly generous peony flower. In full sun these flowers can open up and are saucer sized - up to 12 cm across - and so are consequently seriously impressive. The collection includes Blue Diamond, a rare gem of a tulip with blue\/purple flowers with silvery edges; Monte Carlo, a zingy sulphur yellow playboy of a tulip; Peach Blossom with its archetypal feminine frippery flower and last but not least, that number one hit - the reddest Abba. If you prefer, you can buy some or all of these individually from our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003epremium sized tulip bulbs.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn April Treat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact of all of these bulbs together is a technicolour feast. However, if you prefer themed planting, since they're packed separately you can play around with various different combinations or grow each variety separately. Even with sturdy stems, the flowers are relatively large so avoid planting them in a windy situation. Otherwise they make a giant statement in pots, underplanted with Muscari. The fragrant Abba and Blue Diamond lend themselves to being grown somewhere where you can enjoy their freesia style smell - window boxes by an open window are good. As large and ornate specimens they can hold their own in a border and will liven up perennial plants that are yet to strut their stuff. All of them would be good companions to silver-leafed plants. And never forget the enormous beauty of these tulips in flower arrangements so buy some extra to put in a corner for cutting. If you really fall in love with Double Early Tulips, take the time to investigate the Double Late tulips too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 30 - 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Various\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering time: April\/ May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize of flower: up to 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: some have slight freesia fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup: Double Early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips were first cultivated by the Turks around 1000 AD. Ambassador Ogier de Busbecq sent some from Constantinople to a biologist called Clusius in Vienna who planted them, and the rest is history. The word tulip is a corruption of the Turkish word for turban.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54945129300294,"sku":"BULBMIXTULDOEA-Pk25","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/early-double-tulip-flowers.jpg?v=1755255378"},{"product_id":"claudia-tulip-bulbs","title":"'Claudia' Tulip Bulbs, Lily","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Claudia' Tulip Bulbs, Lily\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Claudia tulip belongs to that exclusive group of tulips whose flowers look like lilies. There isn't the range of colours in this category that you see in the others but Lily tulips compensate by their amazingly long-lasting blooms and their attenuated, reflexed, They're the bewitching catwalk models of the tulip world. Claudia herself is an indefinable pinky\/purple colour a little like Colonel Plum in Cluedo if that isn't an unflattering comparison, with a remarkable white border edging each petal. The combination is most fetching and is set off by silvery-green foliage. Have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003elook at our other tulip bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many Claudias around but two of them - Cardinale and Schiffer - have to rate as some of the most beautiful women in the world and this tulip is right up there with them. With an amazing '50s hourglass figure, cinched waist and flattering colouring, pots filled with Tulip Claudia will be a catwalk or box office success. Make sure that the pots are somewhere sheltered though. Utterly versatile, Claudia is fascinating enough to stand on her own or be surrounded by friends - pink and white Triumph Tulip Hemisphere would add sparkle to the cast, or perhaps use White Dreams as an understudy to Claudia's starring role. All brightly coloured tulips look wonderful emerging from the foliage of the fashionable ornamental grasses which in spring are yet to get into their stride; Miscanthus gracilis or Deschampsia cespitosa would make wonderful foils to the charms of Claudia. Anyone looking for a more traditionally shaped tulip at this time of year should look no further than the single late tulips like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/queen-of-night-tulip-bulbs\"\u003e'Queen of Night' \u003c\/a\u003eor Menton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: white and pink\/purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering time: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup: Lily flowered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: silvery-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word tulip comes from the Turkish word for Turban. Tulip bulbs originated from Turkey and Asia Minor, and it was an ambassador in Constantinople who first sent tulip bulbs to Europe for cultivation and investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54945130873158,"sku":"BULBTULCLA-Pk25","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/claudia-tulip-flowers.jpg?v=1756593610"},{"product_id":"candy-prince-tulip-bulbs","title":"'Candy Prince' Tulip Bulbs, Single Early","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Candy Prince' Tulip Bulbs, Single Early\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many sweets that are this colour, a gentle mauvey-lilac, but maybe the grower was thinking about the inside of a violet crème or some such exclusive treat when he named this tulip Candy Prince. The colour isn't saccharine sweet but rather old-fashioned and accommodating so that you can imagine it waiting patiently to take over the reigns of power and never quite doing so. Not every tulip can be a scene stealer; we need the Candy Princes of this world for their discretion, diplomacy and royal bearing. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003eother tulip bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a reasonably stocky tulip, Candy Prince makes ideal material for urns and pots for your terrace or balcony. His leaves are also quite wide and almost encase the flower so that several together look substantial and negate the need for underplanting. Possibly Candy Prince's greatest charm is as a partner to other tulips. In the purple pallette suitable friends might be a hyacinth like Purple Prince (unbelievable but true) or Negrita to be succeeded by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/purple-sensation-allium-bulbs\"\u003eAllium Purple Sensation\u003c\/a\u003e. Meantime a more playboy prince might pair up with Abba or Monte Carlo for real fun and games in the spring. In the garden, drifts of Candy Prince are very restful and can be repeated to bring cohesion to a spring garden. His mauve, simple flowers look splendid against feathery bronze fennel, or Cotinus coggygria or even the drumsticks of Euphorbia characias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (2023)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 30-35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: mauve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering time: mid-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup: Single Early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we always think of candy as being the American word for sweets, in fact candy was used in the 13th Century in Middle English and was exported out to America in the 18th century to apply to any foods where the principal ingredient is sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54945131692358,"sku":"BULBTULCANPR-Pk25","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/candy-prince-tulip-flowers-2.jpg?v=1755634279"},{"product_id":"peach-blossom-tulip-bulbs","title":"Peach Blossom Tulip Bulbs, Double Early","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePeach Blossom Tulip Bulbs, Double Early\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeach Blossom tulips flower in April and one of their real selling points is how long the flowers last - giving you real bang for your buck. They are, unsurprisingly, that fresh pink and white of peach blossom with a central creamy white whoosh flushing out into brushstrokes of a deep, pink blossom colour. As with all Double tulips the flower looks like a bowl full of ruffled layers of petals making it appear very like a peony, but at the wrong time of year. The blue-green lanceolate leaves set off the flowers perfectly and the stem is relatively short and sturdy.\u003cbr\u003eBrowse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003etulip bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colouring of this tulip, so redolent of nursery rhymes and a smidgeon of Cath Kidston, makes this a really pretty, feminine flower. With flowers this size and shape it can still hold its own in a herbaceous border surrounded by other perennial shrubs that are yet to flower but combines particularly well with Muscari which flowers at the same time. Tulips look great in pots and you can plant layers of different bulbs in each pot to create an ongoing display or to combine different bulbs to flower simultaneously. The pink and white of Peach Blossom calls out for some contrasting purple - the Triumph Tulip Negrita or Purple Prince would be splendid. Finally, the short, strong stems ensure that it's an excellent cutting flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 25-30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Pink \u0026amp; white just doesn't do it justice...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering time: April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize of flower: up to 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup: Double Early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: blue-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tulip has been around having been first introduced in 1890. This staying power bears out the reverence that the Chinese have for peach blossom in general because it appears before the foliage emerges. This pre-emptive flowering confers extra powers on Peach trees in Chinese mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54945136312646,"sku":"BULBTULPEABL-Pk25","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/peach-blossom-tulip-flowers-5.jpg?v=1755634649"},{"product_id":"negrita-tulip-bulbs","title":"Negrita Tulip Bulbs, Triumph","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNegrita Tulip Bulbs, Triumph\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNegrita Tulips are also known as the mid-season tulips because they bridge the gap between low-growing early tulips and the tall late ones. They come in every variety of brilliant colour. Negrita has relatively large flowers that are the traditional egg-shaped globe with dark, warm purple petals that are veined with beetroot coloured striations. The result is properly perennial tulip with a mesmerising colour and an outstanding flower with its shiny petals and strong stem. Browse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003etulip bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Classic Purple Tulip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it does sound like a particularly noxious cocktail, Negrita is the classic purple tulip to choose. Its purple mixes and matches with so many other tulips whether you want a hot, strident spring border or a cooler more pastel look. Tulips really come into their own when you grow them in a border that is primarily focused on looking good later in the season and Negrita is no exception to this. The tulips provide colour and interest against the half-grown foliage of perennials and shrubs that aren't yet in flower. Negrita looks particularly good against the leaves of young phloxes which often have similar dark tones. This is one of the best of the Triumph tulips and suits being planted in large drifts down a bank or slope. Finally, consider forcing Negrita bulbs for indoor use - they flower fantastically well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: the perfect purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering time: early May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup: Triumph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNegrita means little black girl in Spanish and is used as an affectionate nickname. The Rolling Stones wrote a song called \"Hey Negrita\" mainly because this was Mick Jagger's name for Bianca Jagger his Nicaraguan wife of the time. The spin off from this song was an Italian rock group based in Arezzo!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54945139884358,"sku":"BULBTULNEG-Pk25","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/negrita-tulip-darwinii-flowers-2.jpg?v=1755634619"},{"product_id":"purple-prince-tulip-bulbs","title":"Purple Prince Tulip Bulbs, Single Early","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Prince Tulip Bulbs, Single Early\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is a handsome devil this one. Purple Prince flowers are the classic tulip egg shape. The colour isn't quite imperial purple but a sort of deep plum purple with a dark lilac-purple flame to the petals which have a satiny sheen to them. Its crowning glory is a brimstone yellow anther which is visible within the flower and provides a striking contrast to the luxurious petals. The leaves are reasonably generous and the points come almost up to the flower petals giving this classic tulip its compact look. This is a superb flower, displaying masses of good breeding. A great addition to our selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003epremium tulip bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGardening with Purple Prince\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tulip with such panache is fine enough to be grown in swathes throughout bedding schemes or mingled into an herbaceous border. Its rich colouring isn't obtrusive and blends well with all colours, perhaps except for scarlet red. Tulips always look good when grown with some of the prairie plants so loved by Piet Oudolf because many of them are yet to show their true colours and as they grow, they hide the dying tulip foliage. The wild daffodil \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/pseudowild-native-daffodil-bulbs\"\u003ePseudonarcissus\u003c\/a\u003e is however also out in April and together they make a fetching couple. Or try to interplant it with other Early Single tulips like Diana or Candy Prince in which case your best bet is to buy the whole collection to vet the range of potential suitors. All the Early Single tulips work well in pots or planters because of their short stature and early arrival when there is little else that has really got going in the garden. Purple Prince is no exception and looks particularly fine with lead (or even fake lead) planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (2023)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: perfect purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering time: mid-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup: Single Early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: bluey-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some reason there are many tulips called Prince. We would never have particularly thought that tulips were especially masculine flowers but this little bit of verse is maybe quite apt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The tulip \u0026amp; the butterfly \u003cbr\u003e Appear in gayer coats than I: \u003cbr\u003e Let me be dressed fine as I will, \u003cbr\u003e Flies, worms, \u0026amp; flowers exceed me still.\" \u003cbr\u003e Isaac Watts, 1647- 1748\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54945140310342,"sku":"BULBTULPURPR-Pk25","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/purple-prince-tulip-flowers-4.jpg?v=1755634690"},{"product_id":"hearts-delight-tulip-bulbs","title":"'Heart's Delight' Tulip Bulbs, Kaufmanniana","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Heart's Delight' Tulip Bulbs, Kaufmanniana\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeart's Delight tulips are rockery or dwarf tulips, but both names are constraining: dwarf sounds small and these tulips have the most enormous flowers you could imagine relative to the size of the plant, and to limit yourself to planting them tulips only in a rockery would be to miss out on many opportunities to use them elsewhere. Heart's Delight is essentially red - as you would imagine - but it's a heart-stopping, warm and invigorating ruby colour that gradually fades at the edge of each petal into a rosy, pale pink. Each flower has six pointed petals that reflex slightly and form a cup shape when closed but in full sun open to become completely flat and reveal the contrasting pale pink colour of the inner petals. In this way they almost look like water-lilies. The base of the flower is a golden yellow with ruby blotches. The leaves are striped burgundy and green. The overall effect is pretty fantastic for such a low-growing flower. Just one of our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003etulip bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tulip should be an essential ingredient in any spring window boxes, patio pots or balcony boxes, especially if they're in full sun. These appear earlier than almost any other tulip so can be the first to muster that first jolt of spring colour into your garden. It's worth using them to underplant other tulips in a pot so that you have continuous flowers - try Claudia or Yonina. Being super-reliable, re-appearing year after year, they make a great edge to a border, not least because their rather smart foliage acts as ground cover and is wind and weather resistant, and of course they'll look enormously decorative in any rockery or gravel garden. Combine Heart's Delight with Muscari and various Allium bulbs to grow through the foliage and keep colour interest in that part of the border. For more of these delightful tulips, why not buy the whole collection of dwarf bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower size: up to 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup: Dwarf Kaufmanniana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: striped burgundy\/light green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistered in 1952 by the well known bulb grower C G van Tubergen, the name evokes the time of Tulip Mania when people gambled their fortunes speculating on tulip bulbs in pursuit of the rarest specimens. Kaufmanniana tulips originated from Turkestan and have been bred to capitalise on their ability to open in the sunshine to reveal a differently coloured inner petal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54945141522758,"sku":"BULBTULHEADE-Pk25","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/hearts-delight-tulip-kaufmanniana-flowers.jpg?v=1755634468"},{"product_id":"creme-upstar-tulip-bulbs","title":"'Creme Upstar' Tulip Bulbs, Double Late","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Crème Upstar'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Late\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, yellow, and pink — colour-shifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS AGM:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium-size dry bulbs, hand-graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn by courier. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrème Upstar: A Technicolour Double That Changes Every Day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrème Upstar is a bit like Joseph's coat. The new flower opens in cream and very pale pink, then the colours shift — the cream warms to gold, the pink intensifies, and by the time the bloom is fully mature it has passed through a dozen shades that nobody would believe came from the same plant. No two flowers are at quite the same stage at the same time, so the overall effect is a warm, watercolour wash rather than a single fixed colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a double late tulip, she flowers in May when most of the spring rush is over, extending the season into the quieter weeks before the roses take charge. The heavy, peony-like flower heads are magnificent in a vase — cut a handful, stand them on the kitchen table, and watch the colours develop over four or five days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Partners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a companion planting that echoes the colour-shifting theme, try \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ornamental-onion-allium-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ealliums\u003c\/a\u003e — their spherical purple heads provide a structural contrast as the tulips fade. Earlier in the season, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edaffodils\u003c\/a\u003e warm up the border before Crème Upstar opens. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/double-late-tulip-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecollection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade every batch of bulbs by hand. Undersized or soft bulbs get rejected. What you receive are premium-grade, Dutch-grown bulbs with energy to flower strongly in their first season. Delivered by courier, guaranteed, Which? Best Plant Supplier. Somerset team on the phone if you need advice. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the colour change?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is genetics, not a problem. Many tulips shift colour as they age, but Crème Upstar makes a feature of it — the transition from cream through gold to pink is one of the most dramatic of any tulip. Each flower takes about ten days to complete the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Crème Upstar in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 45cm height suits a large container. Double late tulips have heavy heads, so use a pot heavy enough not to blow over in spring winds. Plant 15cm deep in multi-purpose compost with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill double late tulips come back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess reliably than species types or Darwin Hybrids. For the best display, plant fresh each autumn. If some return, treat it as a bonus. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-plants\/when-plant-flower-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplanting guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers all timing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999157113158,"sku":"BULBTULCREUP-Pk25","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/creme-upstar-tulip-flowers.jpg?v=1755542926"},{"product_id":"dordogne-tulip-bulbs","title":"'Dordogne' Single Late Tulip Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Dordogne' Single Late Tulip Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDordogne Tulips \u003c\/strong\u003ehave strong, sturdy stems up to 65cm tall, and the eye-catching goblet-shaped blooms seem to change colour by the hour! At first glance, tangerine and rose are the dominant colours, then you notice that the outer petals are pinkish-yellow and orange, fading to light orange-yellow at the edges. There's yet more going on inside the flower, where it's yellow with a red band and yellow anthers. Clear green foliage sets off this myriad of colours perfectly. Take \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003ea look at our full range\u003c\/a\u003e of tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This prestigious award means the plant has been trialled rigorously and has been approved as excellent for ordinary garden, its form and colour are stable and it's reasonably resistant to pests and diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey're so robust they grow after the flowers have been cut, so have a long vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAward-winning choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's tall and late-flowering in May, ideal to use as underplanting in a herbaceous border, especially where late-flowering summer perennials are also housed. Their fresh new foliage will act as a natural support for the tulips' long stems and a wonderful backdrop for the multiple colours of the blooms. It's also a long-lasting tulip in flower, so you can enjoy the display for longer than traditional varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlorists love it, both for the unusual shades of their goblet-shaped flowers and their long stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: A blend of tangerine, yellow and rose with a yellow and red interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60 to 65cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering Group: Single Late\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting Depth: 15 to 20cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting Months: September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDordogne is one of a group of French-bred Single Late tulips, a sport of the old favourite Menton, used mostly for floristry in France.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999164485958,"sku":"BULBTULDOR-Pk25","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/dordogne-tulip-flowers-1.jpg?v=1756580141"},{"product_id":"finola-tulip-bulbs","title":"'Finola Tulip Bulbs, Double Late","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Finola'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Late\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosy-pink and white, ruffled petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS AGM:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium-size dry bulbs, hand-graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn by courier. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFinola Tulip: Peony-Like Blush Pink, Late in the Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinola produces luxurious double flowers in soft pink shades — rosy at the edges, paler towards the centre, with ruffled petals that give each bloom the look of a small peony. As a double late tulip, she flowers after most other tulips have finished, which makes her useful for extending the spring display into May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stems are sturdy at 45cm, strong enough for cutting. A vase of Finola on a kitchen table in late April is one of those small domestic pleasures that justifies the effort of autumn planting. In the border, she fills the gap between the last daffodils and the first roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Partners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an all-pink spring, pair with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-impression-tulip-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePink Impression\u003c\/a\u003e (Darwin Hybrid, earlier) and pale \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hyacinth-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e. For contrast, try deep purple \u003ca href=\"\/products\/negrita-tulip-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNegrita\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/double-late-tulip-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecollection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour bulbs are premium-size, Dutch-grown, and hand-graded before dispatch. Bigger bulbs store more energy, which means more flowers in the first season. We import directly and check every batch. Delivered in autumn, ready to plant. If anything arrives soft or damaged, call Somerset and we replace it. Which? Best Plant Supplier. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a double late tulip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tulip with peony-like, multi-petalled flowers that bloom in late April and May — after most other tulip groups. The heavy flower heads need sheltered positions. Sometimes called \"peony-flowered tulips.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Finola good for cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent. The double flowers have substance and the stems are strong. Cut when the bud is showing colour but not fully open — double tulips continue to open in the vase and the display lasts longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Finola tulips come back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble late tulips are among the least reliable perennials. Most gardeners plant fresh each autumn for the best display. If they do return, the flowers may be smaller in the second year. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-plants\/when-plant-flower-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplanting guide\u003c\/a\u003e has advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 15","offer_id":54999175233862,"sku":"BULBTULFINO-pk15","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/finola-tulip-flowers-2.jpg?v=1756629771"},{"product_id":"foxtrot-tulip-bulbs","title":"'Foxtrot' Tulip Bulbs, Double Early","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Foxtrot' Tulip Bulbs, Double Early\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanish any thoughts of the eponymous dance, there is nothing old-fashioned about the \u003cstrong\u003eFoxtrot\u003c\/strong\u003e tulip. Hot to trot is more the phrase that comes to mind! All double tulips are fairly spectacular because they have such an abundance of petals that they begin to look as sophisticated as a peony. Foxtrot stands out because it rejoices in a plethora of pinks, from deep rose to palest blush pink and none of them sickly or cloying. One feathery pink seeps into the next and the result is unbearably beautiful. As Foxtrot ages the pink colours intensify and deepen; this is one of our prettiest early double tulips and a brilliant addition to our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003etulip bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd while beauty is undoubtedly important, April is a tough month to be strutting one's stuff and here too it holds its own. The stems are strong and only grow to about 30 cm tall so your tulip won't be blown about inelegantly. The petals are rain resistant which is more than can be said for a pale peonies and add to Foxtrot's desirability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think that Foxtrot looks stunning when planted in groups of about 5- 10 so that you can see the variation in colour which gives these tulips their fantastic textural quality. Needless to say, any flower arrangers would love to get their hands on a bunch, either on their own or combined with some Muscari and white daffodils like the lovely \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/thalia-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003eThalia\u003c\/a\u003e and there would be good sense in planting them to replicate just that. Ensure that they have plenty of sun and they'll add vim and vigour to early borders as they progress towards summer. Leaven the pinkness by including some single early white tulips. The colouring of Foxtrot also lends itself especially well to lead or grey stone coloured planters and because Foxtrot's stems are relatively short you can afford to position your pots in quite exposed places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (2015)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColour: rose pinks and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting Depth: 3 times the height of the bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting Months: October - November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble tulips were first cultivated in 1664 and are often the featured flowers in the Dutch still lives of the time by painters like Johannes de Heem and Balthasar van der Ast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999177953606,"sku":"BULBTULFOX-Pk25","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/foxtrot-tulip-flowers-1.jpg?v=1756579848"},{"product_id":"june-allyson-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'June Allyson Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'June Allyson'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivision:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 — Large-Cupped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White petals with peachy-pink cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium-size dry bulbs, hand-graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn by courier. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJune Allyson Daffodil: White Petals, Blushing Pink Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJune Allyson is a large-cupped daffodil with soft white petals and a cup that opens ruddy-orange and matures to a peachy-pink — a colour combination that brings a touch of warmth to the classic daffodil form. The flowers are good-sized and carried on strong 40cm stems, making them excellent for borders and cutting gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-cupped daffodils (Division 2) are the dependable heart of any spring planting. They flower reliably, naturalise well in most soils, and come back year after year with minimal attention beyond leaving the foliage alone after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Partners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a pink-toned spring, plant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-impression-tulip-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePink Impression\u003c\/a\u003e tulips and pale \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hyacinth-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e. For a classic gold-and-white scheme, pair with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tete-a-tete-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTête-à-Tête\u003c\/a\u003e at the front. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edaffodil range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour bulbs are premium-size, Dutch-grown, and hand-graded before dispatch. Bigger bulbs store more energy, which means more flowers in the first season. We import directly and check every batch. Delivered in autumn, ready to plant. If anything arrives soft or damaged, call Somerset and we replace it. Which? Best Plant Supplier. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a large-cupped daffodil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivision 2 — the cup is more than one-third but less than the full length of the petals. This is the largest division of daffodils and includes many of the most popular garden varieties. They are generally excellent perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill June Allyson come back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliably. Large-cupped daffodils are among the best perennial bulbs. Plant in autumn, leave foliage for six weeks after flowering, and the clumps will increase year on year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant June Allyson?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember to November. Daffodils benefit from early planting — get them in the ground as soon as they arrive. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bulbs\/how-to-grow-spring-flowering-bulbs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplanting guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers depth and spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 12","offer_id":54999228744006,"sku":"BULBNARJUNALL-pk12","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/june-allyson-daffodil-flowers.jpg?v=1755634514"},{"product_id":"mixed-lily-flowering-tulip-bulbs","title":"Mixed Lily Flowered Tulip Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMixed Lily Flowered Tulip Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed Lily Flowered Tulips For the tulip aficionado these hour-glassed blooms are right on trend. All of them have long petals that are slightly pointed and reflex like outstretched hands to reach up to the sun thereby slimming the centre of the flower so that the resultant silhouette echoes that of the Dior dresses of the '50s. The collection includes classic varieties like Ballerina, a rich and alluring orange with stamina that belies her beauty; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/claudia-tulip-bulbs\"\u003eClaudia\u003c\/a\u003e, plum pink with white edges for a two-tone look and Yonina, a relatively new pink and white tulip differentiated by the violet base to its amazing extra-elongated petals. Have a browse of all of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003eour tulip bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith flowers as beautiful as these, this is a simple job. The bulbs are packed separately so that you can play around with the combinations of colours; Claudia, Yonina and White Triumphator are an obvious trio for those who love pink and white and Ballerina could adorn a lead planter or looks wonderful surrounded by forget-me-nots on the edge of a green-heavy border. The graceful shape of the Lily tulip makes an ideal focal point in a traditional herbaceous border that is yet to come into its own or can look contemporary and clean-cut for a more minimalist look. If possible, put in some extra bulbs in a less obvious part of the garden so that you can raid it for cut flowers now and then. Lily tulips are perhaps the best tulips for cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 45-60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: various\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering time: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: some varieties have a light scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup: Lily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lily tulip was indeed very fashionable in the 1950s and has now come storming back into popularity again. They don't have the same range of colours as some of the other categories but more than make up for that in their elegant shape and the fact that the flowers last for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999268622662,"sku":"BULBMIXTULLI-Pk25","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/mixed-lily-tulip-4-varieties-2.jpg?v=1755634600"},{"product_id":"old-pheasants-eye-daffodil-narcissus-poeticus-recurvus-bulbs","title":"Old Pheasant's Eye Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOld Pheasant's Eye Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePots stuffed to bursting with \u003cstrong\u003epheasant's eye daffodils\u003c\/strong\u003e are a joy to behold in spring. The stems are tall and lean, topped with single flowers of pure white. At the centre of each is a corona of warm sherbet yellow, with a fiery carmine-red rim. The petals are gently swept back, framing the corona to dramatic effect. The deliciously spicy scent makes it a great choice for cutting and bringing indoors for vases, where it'll fill a room with its fragrance, so plant plenty of them, and why not mix them up with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003esome of our other varieties\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, the sought-after stamp of approval for reliability and great performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many ways to plant this versatile daffodil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill large pots or window boxes with bulbs, packing them in a bit tighter than usual for impact, and threading in sky blue \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-hyacinths-bulbs\"\u003emuscari\u003c\/a\u003e, or grape hyacinths, or another late yellow daffodil. Combining with an early red tulip will pick up the colour on this daffodil's central corona beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese same combinations will also work well towards the front of beds and borders. You could underplant it with Euphorbia palustris: the euphorbia's zingy acid green sets off the yellow eye of Poeticus beautifully. \u003cbr\u003eIt's also a wonderful daffodil for naturalising in a lawn, meadow or orchard setting, either alone or with other late-flowering daffodils. If you're doing this, be bold and brave, and plant in big, generous swathes for a breathtaking display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 13: Wild Species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: white with stout yellow and red coronas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 35cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: April-May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting Depth: 10-15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting Months: September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarcissus poeticus was one of the first daffodils to be cultivated, and it was described by Carl Linaeus in his Species Plantarum in 1753. It's a native of central and Southern Europe, and is cultivated in the Netherlands and France for its essential oils, used in perfumes; the scent is reminiscent of jasmine and hyacinth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ 1 kg","offer_id":54999280877894,"sku":"BULBNARCPOEREC-1Kg","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/pheasant_s-eye-daffodil-flowers-1.jpg?v=1756575889"},{"product_id":"orange-brilliant-tulip-bulbs","title":"'Orange Brilliant' Tulip Bulbs, Triumph","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Orange Brilliant'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fosteriana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS AGM:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium-size dry bulbs, hand-graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn by courier. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrange Brilliant: Big Flowers, Early Colour, Warm Orange\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Brilliant (sometimes called Emperor) is a fosteriana tulip — large-flowered, early, and bred from a wild species from Central Asia. The flowers are a wonderful warm orange, the kind of colour that looks considerably better in a garden than it does on a paint chart. They open wide in sunshine, revealing a darker interior, and close again at dusk — a characteristic of the species types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40cm with large flowers, Orange Brilliant is substantial enough to hold its own in a border or make a statement in a container. Fosteriana types are among the most reliable perennial tulips, returning year after year with minimal fuss. If you want big tulips that actually come back, this group is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Partners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a warm spring border, plant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purple-prince-tulip-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple Prince\u003c\/a\u003e — the orange-and-purple combination is striking and both flower early. For a single-colour drift, mass-plant for maximum impact against a grey fence or green hedge. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecollection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePremium-size bulbs, imported direct from the Netherlands and hand-graded by us. Bigger bulbs mean stronger flowers. Guaranteed, delivered by courier, Which? Best Plant Supplier. Real people in Somerset if anything isn't right. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a fosteriana tulip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tulip group bred from Tulipa fosteriana, a wild species from Uzbekistan. They have large flowers, strong stems, and excellent perennial performance. They flower early — March to April — and open wide in sunshine. Sometimes called Emperor tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre fosteriana tulips good perennials?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the best. Like Darwin Hybrids (which share fosteriana parentage), they return reliably year after year. Plant deep, leave foliage to die back, and they will reward you with increasing clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes warm orange work in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than you might think. Orange is one of those colours that photographs badly but glows in real life, especially in the low spring light. Against grey stone, weathered wood, or dark green foliage, it is genuinely beautiful. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-plants\/when-bulbs-flower-month-chart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflowering chart\u003c\/a\u003e shows the full tulip season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999282352454,"sku":"BULBTULORABR-Pk25","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/orange-brilliant-tulip-flowers-3.jpg?v=1755634635"},{"product_id":"orca-tulip-bulbs","title":"'Orca' Tulip Bulbs, Double Early","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Orca' Tulip Bulbs, Double Early\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Double Early Tulip 'Orca' is blazing orange for no messing about brightness. The double petals resemble a blowsy frivolous peony, and the stocky stems ground the display even in pretty windy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mid grey green, lance shaped leaves complement the glowing flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnusually in the tulip world, Orca also has a clear, light fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003eTulip Bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/flower-bulbs\"\u003eFlower Bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColour: Orange\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFragrant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGroup: Double Early\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering Time: mid-April\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoliage: mid-green\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanting Season: Late Autumn, very early Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink jazzy coloured pots on the terrace, tubs on the patio or even window boxes, especially a window that you open so that you can enjoy their smell.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePair Orca up with medium size ornamental grasses for a backdrop, and contrast with tulips like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/candy-prince-tulip-bulbs\"\u003eCandy Prince\u003c\/a\u003e for a sizzling effect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrca makes a sensational cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs with all double flowers, which lack food for insects, mix with single and dwarf tulip varieties to support butterflies and bees in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999283171654,"sku":"BULBTULORCA-Pk25","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/early-double-tulip-flowers.jpg?v=1755255378"},{"product_id":"paul-scherer-tulip-bulbs","title":"'Paul Scherer' Tulip Bulbs, Single Late","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Paul Scherer' Tulip Bulbs, Single Late\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle late tulip \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Scherer \u003c\/strong\u003eis a breeder's dream come true, and it's easy to see why. With its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit and sumptuous, blacker than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/queen-of-night-tulip-bulbs\"\u003eQueen of Night\u003c\/a\u003e, elegant egg-shaped blooms, this is a tulip whose middle name is 'go bold or go home'. It's tall and strong, too, making it fabulous for gathering in luscious armfuls for spring vases indoors. You can browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003etulip collection here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Single Late Tulips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood, rich, well-drained soil is a must for tulips. The more compost or organic matter you incorporate into your borders before planting, the better, especially if you garden on clay or sandy soil. Grow in a sunny, or partly shaded spot for the best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA border, pot or window box are all good homes for most tulips, avoiding particularly windy spots, although this is a tulip with notably strong stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNovember or even December is the best time to plant tulip bulbs, once the soil has chilled a little, which affords them some protection from soil-borne disease. Plant at least three times the depth of the bulb, remembering that the pointy end is uppermost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce they've flowered, deadhead, feed with a liquid fertiliser and remove the dried foliage. Then you can lift the bulbs and store them in a cool shed until the following autumn. We've compiled a more detailed page on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/growing-planting-tulip-bulbs-guide\"\u003egrowing tulips here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strong upright stems and neat oval flowers of this sultry velvet-petalled tulip combine well with blooms of blousier detail. A late-flowering white daffodil makes a dramatic ebony and ivory confection in bold drifts in a border. Or combine with orange and pink late-flowering tulips like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/ballerina-tulip-bulbs\"\u003eBallerina\u003c\/a\u003e for an eye-popping display with all the dazzle and delight of a royal treasure chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: deep maroon with a lilac sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 50cm with strong stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting months: October to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe near-mythical search for a black tulip began back in 1850 with the publication of Alexandre Dumas' novel La Tulipe Noire, a tale of dangerous obsession and the pursuit of a prize of great riches offered to the first to produce a properly black tulip. One reader inspired by the book was a young Geert Hageman in Northern Holland. The result, in 2000, was Paul Scherer, the blackest of all the tulips to date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999287955782,"sku":"BULBTULPAUSC-Pack of 25","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/paul-scherer-tulip-flowers-5.jpg?v=1755634647"},{"product_id":"pipit-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"'Pipit' Jonquil Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Pipit' Jonquil Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a distinctive daffodil, then \u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus Pipit\u003c\/strong\u003e may be right for you. It's a jonquil-type Narcissus, meaning each stem can carry up to four fragrant flowers. These often measure up to 7cm across, with spreading petal (perianth) segments and a small cup. The flowers of Pipit are an unusual pale lemon and as they mature, the centre of the bloom fades to a creamy-white, creating a two-tone effect. Not perfect for you? Then why not take a look at the rest of or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003erange of daffodils and narcissi\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipit's one of the latest flowering members of the daffodil family, coming into bloom in mid to late spring. The scent is strong, often described as heady, so make sure you plant them somewhere where you can take advantage of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Pipit looks more delicate than other daffodils, it's very easy to grow and seems to do well even in poor soil conditions, so it's ideal for beginners and for naturalising, where it'll spread quite happily as long as the soil isn't waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in groups for a massed effect, especially near sheltered seating areas to enjoy the colour-changing effect and its strong perfume. Pipit's equally at home in containers or in beds, borders or naturalised under deciduous trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower arrangers love jonquils and none more so than Pipit, whose heady fragrance can fill a room from a small vase. In fact, you don't need any floral skill. 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It has that archetypal, oval shape and richness of colour so often found in Triumph Tulips. Purple Flag petals have a feather-like sheen and are a clear regal purple with a creamy white base to them. You might ask whether we need yet another purple tulip but having viewed this one, indeed we do. It's different because the purple is a deeper, more lavender colour than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/purple-prince-tulip-bulbs\"\u003ePurple Prince\u003c\/a\u003e and it doesn't have the beetrooty overtones of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/negrita-tulip-bulbs\"\u003eNegrita\u003c\/a\u003e, both of which are similarly special purple tulips. The amazing palette of Triumph tulip colours now on the market means that you can be incredibly nuanced with the colours you use in your garden and enjoy experimenting with them all. 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This is a tulip you can deploy with gay abandon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: bright purple with a cream base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: April\/May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting Depth: 3 times the height of the bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting Months: October - November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriumph tulips are considered the largest and most important class of tulip. Partly this is because they all exhibit that classic oval shape but mainly because you can find one in almost any colour you could possibly imagine. 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This is deep, clean, lipstick red — the colour that comes to mind when someone says \"tulip\" without any further qualification. No streaks, no blends, no fading. Just red. At 60cm, the flowers are held on strong stems well above the foliage, and the mid-grey-green lance-shaped leaves complement the glowing blooms without competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets Red Impression apart from the many other red tulips is a clear, light fragrance — unusual for any tulip, remarkable for a Darwin Hybrid. Lean in on a warm April morning and you will notice it. As a Darwin Hybrid, it is among the most reliable perennial tulips, returning strongly year after year where conditions suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Partners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMass-plant for maximum impact — a single colour drift of Red Impression along a path or against a wall is one of the simplest and most effective spring displays. For contrast, interplant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/candy-prince-tulip-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCandy Prince\u003c\/a\u003e (pale violet). Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecollection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePremium-size bulbs, imported direct from the Netherlands and hand-graded by us. Bigger bulbs mean stronger flowers. Guaranteed, delivered by courier, Which? Best Plant Supplier. Real people in Somerset if anything isn't right. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Darwin Hybrid tulips come back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than most. Darwin Hybrids are the strongest perennialisers of the hybrid tulips. Plant deep (15–20cm), leave foliage to die back naturally, and feed after flowering. Many gardeners get three to five good years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Red Impression really fragrant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly, yes — unusual for a tulip. It is not the heavy scent of a hyacinth, but on a warm day you will notice a clean, sweet fragrance if you lean in. One of the few tulips worth smelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do Darwin Hybrid tulips flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-April typically, bridging the gap between the early types and the late doubles. In cool springs, they may hold until late April. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-plants\/when-bulbs-flower-month-chart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflowering chart\u003c\/a\u003e shows the full sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999311417670,"sku":"BULBTULREDIMP-Pk25","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/red-impression-tulip-flowers.jpg?v=1756594443"},{"product_id":"sailboat-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs","title":"Sailboat Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sailboat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivision:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 — Jonquil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with pale yellow trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS AGM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium-size dry bulbs, hand-graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn by courier. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSailboat Daffodil: Swept-Back Petals, Sweet Scent, RHS AGM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSailboat is a jonquil daffodil with white outer petals swept back from a small trumpet that opens rich yellow and fades to near-cream with age. Each stem carries two or three blooms, all sweetly scented in the way that jonquils do best — lighter and more refined than the big trumpet types. The RHS AGM confirms it as one of the most dependable dwarf narcissi for UK gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm, Sailboat works beautifully at the front of a border, in a rockery, or in a container where the delicate multi-headed flowers can be seen and smelled at close range. It naturalises willingly in grass and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Partners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a jonquil succession, plant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweetness-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSweetness\u003c\/a\u003e (golden yellow, slightly taller) and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pipit-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePipit\u003c\/a\u003e (lemon-and-white). All three are scented and all naturalise. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edaffodil collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePremium-size bulbs, imported direct from the Netherlands and hand-graded by us. Bigger bulbs mean stronger flowers. Guaranteed, delivered by courier, Which? Best Plant Supplier. Real people in Somerset if anything isn't right. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes jonquil daffodils special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJonquils (Division 7) are smaller, more elegant, and more fragrant than the standard trumpet daffodils. They usually carry multiple flowers per stem and have narrow, rush-like foliage. If scent matters to you, start with the jonquils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Sailboat naturalise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellently. Leave in the ground undisturbed and the clumps increase steadily over years. In grass, delay mowing until mid-June to let the foliage recharge the bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Sailboat in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best dwarf narcissi for containers. At 30cm it stays compact, and the scent is a particular pleasure at patio height. Plant closely in multi-purpose compost with drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 10","offer_id":54999321903430,"sku":"BULBNARSAI-Pk10","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/sailboat-daffodil-flowers-4.jpg?v=1755634743"},{"product_id":"wild-yellow-sylvestris-tulip-bulbs","title":"Wild Yellow Tulip Bulbs","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Yellow Tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulipa sylvestris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow, fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS AGM:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium-size dry bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn by courier. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWild Yellow Tulip: A Fragrant Species Tulip for Naturalising\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTulipa sylvestris is a wild species tulip — slender, nodding, bright yellow, and fragrant. It looks nothing like the fat-headed hybrid tulips and that is precisely its charm. The flowers nod gracefully on thin stems, opening wide in sunshine to reveal a deeper golden interior, then closing demurely at dusk. At 20–30cm, it has the wildflower look of something that arrived by accident and decided to stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the few tulips that genuinely naturalises in the UK, spreading by underground stolons into drifts that return year after year without replanting. It has been growing wild in parts of southern England since at least the seventeenth century — nobody is quite sure whether it was introduced or native. Either way, it belongs here now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Partners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for naturalising in grass alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewild daffodils\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/snake-head-fritillary-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esnake's head fritillaries\u003c\/a\u003e. For a meadow effect, scatter with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crocus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecrocuses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour bulbs are premium-size, Dutch-grown, and hand-graded before dispatch. Bigger bulbs store more energy, which means more flowers. We import directly and check every batch. Delivered in autumn, ready to plant. If anything arrives soft or damaged, call Somerset and we replace it. Which? Best Plant Supplier. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Tulipa sylvestris naturalise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the very few tulips that does. It spreads by underground stolons, gradually forming colonies. In well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, it can become a permanent feature. Completely different from hybrid tulips in this respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the wild yellow tulip fragrant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly — a delicate, sweet scent that you notice when you lean in. Unusual for a tulip of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this tulip actually wild in the UK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been naturalised in parts of southern England for centuries. Whether it arrived with the Romans, the Normans, or later is debated. It grows wild in meadows and orchards across several English counties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999509172550,"sku":"BULBTULSYLV-pk25","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/wild-tulip-flowers.jpg?v=1755634871"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/collections\/pink-tulips-in-vase.webp?v=1791285807","url":"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/bulbs-for-cutting.oembed","provider":"Ashridge Nurseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}