tulips

Tulips, the beloved flowers of spring, add a touch of magic to any garden with their vibrant colours and elegant shapes. From early to late flowering varieties, they put on a dazzling display of flowers and bring an abundance of joy and wonder in any spring.

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Tulip bulbs, where it all starts

Tulips begin their enchanting journey as tulip bulbs, tiny packets of energy that hold the promise of beauty and colour. These tulip bulbs are planted in the autumn, ready to display their beautiful blooms in the spring. Planting tulip bulbs is easy and fun! The result is a stunning sea of ​​flowers that makes your garden a well-deserved attention grabber.

Tulips: annuals and botanical

Many tulip varieties behave like annuals, meaning they die back after they bloom. Did you know that there are also botanical tulips that return every year? These perennials provide an enchanting display of flowers every spring, without having to replant them. A sustainable choice for your garden!

Different types of tulips for various garden styles

Tulips come in a plethora of varieties and colours, allowing you to design your garden the way you want. Choose from classic single tulips in bright shades for a vibrant look, or go for romantic fringed tulips with their dainty petals. Want to try something different? Then consider the lily-flowered tulips with their elegant shapes and long stems that add a touch of grace to your flower beds. Mix and match different tulip varieties for a lively and colourful whole in your garden.

Planting and caring for tulips

Tulips are quite easy to plant and care for. Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-drained soil. In the autumn, when temperatures begin to drop, it's time to plant the tulip bulbs. Dig a hole twice as deep as the bulb itself and place the bulb with the pointy end up. Cover the bulbs with soil and water them. They will spend the winter in peace and in spring they will reward you with their enchanting flowers.

Tulip mixtures: a lively spectacle in your garden

One of the greatest charms of tulips is that they come in a wide variety of colors and varieties. At Bloombol we not only offer single tulips, but also a rich variety of mixed mixtures of tulips, which create a lively spectacle in your garden. With a mixture of different bulb types you can enjoy a varied colour palette and a succession of blooms throughout the spring. These mixtures add dynamism to your garden, and they are also great for attracting bees and butterflies.


What is a tulip?

A tulip is a crown-shaped flower that grows from a bulb.

Are tulips hardy?

Most tulips are not hardy. However, there are certain species that survive for several years, these are botanical tulips. In addition, there are species that return after the winter, but the flower is often smaller than in the first year. In principle, you remove all tulips, except the botanical ones, from the ground after flowering.

How to grow tulips?

You can buy tulip bulbs and plant them in autumn. In spring, beautiful tulips will bloom.