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.
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Tulip
'Katie Melua'
Playful yet undeniably elegant, Tulip 'Katie Melua' is a celebration of texture and colour in equal measure. Its rich pink blooms are lavishly fringed, each petal edged with delicate, crystalline tips that catch the light and give Tulip 'Katie Melua' its distinctive character. There is a softness to the colour, balanced by the lively silhouette, making Tulip 'Katie Melua' feel both romantic and spirited. Flowering in mid to late spring, it brings a fresh energy to the garden, standing tall enough to weave naturally through borders while still drawing the eye. Named after the singer, Tulip 'Katie Melua' carries a certain lyrical charm, expressive yet never overwhelming.
In planting, Tulip 'Katie Melua' lends itself beautifully to combinations with softer pastels or contrasting deeper tones, its fringed edges adding movement and interest among more classic forms. Planted in groups, Tulip 'Katie Melua' creates a gently shimmering effect, especially when stirred by a light breeze. It performs equally well in containers, where the intricate petal detail can be appreciated up close. As a cut flower, Tulip 'Katie Melua' brings a touch of artistry indoors, each bloom offering a slightly different expression. For those who appreciate a tulip with personality and poise, Tulip 'Katie Melua' is a quietly captivating choice.
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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 'Katie Melua'
- Tulip group
- Fringed or Crispa (7)
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- Established height
- 40-50cm
- 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
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost
Sandy
Stony - Suitable for
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Borders
Cottage gardens
Coastal gardens
Cut flower gardens
Gravel gardens
Large containers
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Toxicity
-
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten - Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Farmer Gracy exclusive
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Low maintenance
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