Tulips!

Now is the time to start planning for a colourful and bountiful spring! Tulips are a fabulous addition to any bed, formal or informal and pack a welcome punch huddled in pots. They can also be naturalised in grass.

The general rule (given there is diversity in variety and size) is aim for full sun, sheltered from strong wind. Incorporate organic matter into the soil (they ideally like neutral to alkaline if you’re being pernickety). Plant the bulb at least 2-3 times the depth and twice the width apart.

Whilst bulbs may not need (and indeed our team often wait until Nov/Dec to plant tulips due to the risk of ‘tulip fire’) to be planted immediately, the demand is high.

Here is the big news - we have had several reports from our suppliers that this year, there is a shortage of tulip bulbs so we urge you if you do nothing else in your garden this weekend - order those bulbs to avoid disappointment! You will be so grateful when they punch through the soil - after another long winter!