Plant tulip bulbs from October to mid-December, once the weather has cooled. Until then, store them somewhere cool, dry and safely away from mice and squirrels.
'Calgary Blend'
Tulip 'Calgary Blend' is like the greatest hits album of the beloved Tulip 'Calgary'—with all the best variations in one blooming package. This cheerful collection features the classic creamy white 'Calgary' alongside its naturally occurring sports in sunny yellow, rosy red, soft pink, and elegant cream. The result? A harmonious mix of tones that dance beautifully together in borders, containers, or cheerful spring bouquets, like a perfectly balanced chorus line in full bloom.
Compact and reliable, each tulip in the Tulip 'Calgary Blend' stands strong on sturdy stems, flowering in mid to late spring with a tidy, cup-shaped form. Ideal for gardeners who love a bit of colour coordination without the effort, this blend does all the work for you—no mixing required. It thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny spot, returning with vigour and charm each year. Whether you're after soft sophistication or a gentle splash of colour, Tulip 'Calgary Blend' brings a polished, feel-good finish to your spring garden.
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, 15–20cm deep and around 10cm apart. You can leave a little more space between them in borders.
Water once after planting to settle the soil. Border-grown tulips rarely need further watering, but containers should be kept lightly moist and never waterlogged.
Remove faded flowers, then allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally. This helps the bulbs store energy for the following year.
- Botanical name
- Tulipa 'Calgary Blend'
- Tulip group
- Triumph (3)
- Flower colour
- White, cream, yellow, red, pink
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 60 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 1st year
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.