Plant during the recommended period shown in the variety’s specifications. If you cannot plant straight away, store them somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
One of the favourite seasons of the Farmer Gracy team is by far the spring season! As an official exhibitor at Keukenhof we are fortunate to visit the largest spring park in the world on a daily basis to haunt and look for the newest varieties and we must say it gives us plenty of inspiration. We came across our 'Floating Doubles' collection and we returned every day to examine the progress of this true beauty! Double tulips combined with a carpet of grape hyacinths. It almost looks like these double tulips are swimming in a sea of Muscari flowers. Great combination and we are proud to offer this collection to the UK gardeners community. Very long flowering period until late Spring!
Each 'Floating Doubles' collection package contains:
- 30 x Double tulip bulbs
- 75 x Muscari armeniacum bulbs
Needless to say, all bulbs are top-size for an optimal performance.
We always use the best quality double tulip bulbs for this collection which means that the varieties we choose to create this look may differ from year to year. The double tulip varieties used in this collection may not be the same as the varieties pictured, and there will be a slight variation in colours.
Quantity
Plant profile
Plant calendar
Check whether your varieties prefer sun or shade, then choose a sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Most spring bulbs also grow well in containers.
Remove weeds and loosen compacted soil. Improve heavy ground with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
Plant at the depth recommended for each variety, as their requirements differ. Position shoots or pointed ends upwards. If the correct direction is unclear, plant them on their sides.
Follow the recommended spacing for each variety. Planting in clusters or informal drifts creates a natural display, but avoid placing them directly against one another.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Keep containers lightly moist but never waterlogged. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removing it.
- Botanical name
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Muscari armeniacum
Tulipa mixta - Flower colour
- Blue, pink, yellow, orange, red
- Bulb size
- Top size
- Established height
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20-30cm
30-50cm - Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 200 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- Harmful if eaten
- Years to establish
- 1st year
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Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.