Tulips

Tulip Bulbs

Tulip bulbs are without doubt the highlight of the spring season. Browse through Peter Nyssen’s incredible array of tulip bulbs.
From classic varieties like Triumph and Darwin to exotic Parrot tulips, our selection caters to every taste and garden style.
Explore our range of early, mid, and late-season bloomers, ensuring a perfectly curated garden in flower from early spring through to late May.

Tulip Aafke
  • £4.30 for 10
  • £16.50 for 50
  • £77.50 for 250

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Tulip Agrass Creme
  • £5.70 for 10
  • £23.50 for 50
  • £112.50 for 250

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Tulip Akebono ® Bulbs
  • £5.60 for 10
  • £23.50 for 50
  • £112.50 for 250

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Tulip Albert Heijn ® Bulbs
  • £5.20 for 10
  • £21.00 for 50
  • £100.00 for 250

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Tulip Algarve
  • £5.00 for 10
  • £20.00 for 50
  • £95.00 for 250

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Tulip Alicante
  • £4.70 for 10
  • £18.50 for 50
  • £87.50 for 250

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Tulip Alison Bradley
  • £5.70 for 10
  • £23.50 for 50
  • £112.50 for 250

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Tulip Amazing Grace
  • £6.50 for 10
  • £27.50 for 50
  • £132.50 for 250

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Tulip Amazing Double MIx
  • £7.30 for 10
  • £31.50 for 50
  • £152.50 for 250

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Tulip Amazing Parrot
  • £6.30 for 10
  • £26.50 for 50
  • £127.50 for 250

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Tulip Amber Glow
  • £6.30 for 10
  • £26.50 for 50
  • £127.50 for 250

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Tulip Angelique
  • £5.40 for 10
  • £22.00 for 50
  • £105.00 for 250

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Tulip Angels Wish Bulbs
  • £3.60 for 10
  • £13.00 for 50
  • £60.00 for 250

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Tulip Annie Schilder Bulb
  • £5.30 for 10
  • £21.50 for 50
  • £102.50 for 250

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Tulip Antarctica
  • £4.50 for 10
  • £17.50 for 50
  • £82.50 for 250

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Tulip Antarctica Flame
  • £4.50 for 10
  • £17.50 for 50
  • £82.50 for 250

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Tulip Antoinette ® Bulbs
  • £5.50 for 10
  • £22.50 for 50
  • £107.50 for 250

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Tulip Apeldoorn
  • £5.30 for 10
  • £21.50 for 50
  • £102.50 for 250

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Tulip Apeldoorn Bulbs
Tulip Aphrodite Bulbs
  • £4.10 for 10
  • £15.50 for 50
  • £72.50 for 250

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Tulip Apricona
  • £4.60 for 10
  • £18.00 for 50
  • £85.00 for 250

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Tulip Apricot Beauty Bulbs
  • £5.30 for 10
  • £21.50 for 50
  • £102.50 for 250

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Tulip Apricot Beauty Bulbs
Tulip Apricot Delight
  • £6.10 for 10
  • £25.50 for 50
  • £122.50 for 250

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Tulip Apricot Emperor Bulbs
  • £4.90 for 10
  • £19.50 for 50
  • £92.50 for 250

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Tulip Apricot Foxx
  • £4.70 for 10
  • £18.50 for 50
  • £87.50 for 250

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Tulip Apricot Impression ® Bulbs
  • £4.60 for 10
  • £18.00 for 50
  • £85.00 for 250

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Tulip Apricot Parrot
  • £5.40 for 10
  • £22.00 for 50
  • £105.00 for 250

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Tulip Apricot Pride
  • £5.50 for 10
  • £22.50 for 50
  • £107.50 for 250

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Tulip Arabian Mystery
  • £4.60 for 10
  • £18.00 for 50
  • £85.00 for 250

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Tulip Arabian Mystery Bulbs
Tulip Armani Bulbs
  • £4.50 for 10
  • £17.50 for 50
  • £82.50 for 250

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Tulip Artist Bulbs
  • £5.20 for 10
  • £21.00 for 50
  • £100.00 for 250

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Tulip Artist Bulbs
Tulip Attila Bulbs
  • £5.10 for 10
  • £20.50 for 50
  • £97.50 for 250

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Tulip Attila Bulbs
Tulip Atilla Graffiti
  • £5.30 for 10
  • £21.50 for 50
  • £102.50 for 250

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Choosing your Dutch tulip bulbs


With so many options, it can be hard to know where to start.


If you want to extend your spring flowering display, choose an early flowering variety such as fosteriana or single early tulips, some mid-season tulips like Viridiflora tulips and finish with double late tulips. This way, you can ensure that you will have beautiful tulips all season long.


If you're looking for a classic tulip with a large and elegant cup shape, our triumph tulip collection offers the widest range of mid-season tulips with single flowers.


Stephen’s tulip bulb top picks


Stephen Teeuw is the 3rd generation of his family to work in the flower bulb industry; he grows hundreds of varieties of new bulbs each year. At Peter Nyssen, we offer a wide variety of tulip bulbs to satisfy the needs of any gardening enthusiast. Here are Stephen’s top picks:

How to plant tulip bulbs

  • To ensure optimal growth, it's important to plant tulip bulbs in the best possible condition for them to thrive; these include:
  • Tulip bulbs prefer fertile, well-drained soil
  • Wet, soggy soil can cause the bulbs to rot, so lightening your soil with a little sand and gravel will give your bulbs the world of good.
  • For sandy soils, it is advisable to add some organic matter.
  • Tulips prefer neutral to alkaline soil, and adding chicken pellets can improve the nutrient balance.
  • Tulipa species bulbs like even more freely drained soils except for Tulipa sylvestris (the wild tulip) and tarda, which require moist soil with some shade.
  • Tulip bulbs should be planted from late October to December.
  • Tulips must be in the cold ground for at least 10 weeks to flower at their best.
  • Plant your bulbs around 15 cm deep and 5 to 15 cm apart (allow for around 75 to 100 bulbs per square meter).
  • Once the shoots are around 15cm high, use a fertiliser such as liquid seaweed every couple of weeks; stop fertilising when the flower buds start to colour.

 

 


Why choose Peter Nyssen bulbs?


  • We are a friendly, family-run business with more than 60 years of experience
  • We offer bulk prices and free delivery for orders over £50
  • We supply flower bulbs in quantities large and small for all types of gardeners, from the cottage potterer to the professional landscaper 
  • You'll be spoilt for choice With various colours and varieties available.

FAQs 


When is the best time to plant tulip bulbs?

For optimal blooms, tulip bulbs should be planted from late October to December. They require a cold period of at least 10 weeks to flower spectacularly in the spring.


How deep should I plant tulip bulbs?

Tulip bulbs perform best when planted about 15 cm deep. This depth helps ensure the bulbs have enough insulation from the cold and enough space to root properly.


How far apart should tulip bulbs be planted?

Space your tulip bulbs approximately 5cm to 15cm apart. This spacing allows each bulb enough room to grow without competing for nutrients and water.


Can tulip bulbs be left in the ground year-round?

In many climates, tulip bulbs can remain in the ground all year round. In very cold or very wet areas, however, it may be better to lift them annually to prevent rot.


How do I care for tulips after they bloom?

After tulips bloom, continue to water and feed them until the foliage dies back naturally. This helps the bulb store energy for the next growing season. Once the leaves start to yellow, you can cut them back.



Need more help?


If you can't decide on which of our stunning tulips you prefer, our tulip bulb collections are a great way to get a wide range of tulips for a great price. Please browse our range of tulip bulbs today to watch your spring garden bloom. 


To get the best results from your tulip bulbs, ensure that the bulbs are planted in the best conditions to thrive. For guidance on how to get the best from your tulips, take a look at our tulip planting guide.


If you have any questions ,get in touch – we can advise on great colour combinations, how many bulbs you need and even landscape or trade enquiries.

Planting tulips in beds

Planting tulips in pots