Tulip 'Formosa'
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You can expect your order in September 2024
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
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Description
Tulip 'Formosa' is a graceful twist on the traditional tulip, offering something a little fresher, a little greener, and altogether more refined. This elegant viridiflora variety produces sunny yellow petals brushed with soft green flames, giving each bloom a painterly, almost watercolour effect. The subtle blend of colours makes Tulip 'Formosa' a versatile addition to the spring garden, sitting beautifully among cool-toned schemes or bringing a calm note to brighter displays. Its slightly flared petals and softly rounded form add movement and lightness—ideal for borders, pots, or naturalistic planting.
Flowering later in the tulip season, Tulip 'Formosa' extends the show just as others are beginning to fade, and it does so with quiet confidence. It’s particularly long-lasting, both in the garden and as a cut flower, holding its shape and colour beautifully. Tulip 'Formosa' thrives in well-drained soil with plenty of sun, and like most viridifloras, it has a touch more staying power than some of the more flamboyant types. Whether you're a fan of subtle details or simply want something that gently stands out, Tulip 'Formosa' is a fine choice.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Tulipa 'Formosa'
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Tulip group
Viridiflora (8)
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Flower colour
Yellow, green
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Bulb size
12/+
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
60 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Short-lived perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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