Tulip 'Katie Melua'
Tulip 'Katie Melua'
Tulip 'Katie Melua'
Tulip 'Katie Melua'
Tulip 'Katie Melua'
Tulip 'Katie Melua'
Tulip 'Katie Melua'
Tulip 'Katie Melua'
Tulip 'Katie Melua'

Tulip 'Katie Melua'

Tulip 'Katie Melua'

5 bulbs — £5.75

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Orders placed before 1 September 2026
You can expect your order in September 2026

Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in October 2026

Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days

Available for (pre)ordering again in May 2026
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Description

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.

Key features

  • Farmer Gracy exclusive

  • Good for cutting

  • Perfect for pots

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

Specs & details

  • 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

  • Plant spacing

    60 bulbs per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Short-lived perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun, Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Borders
    Cottage gardens
    Coastal gardens
    Cut flower gardens
    Gravel gardens
    Large containers
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Loam-based compost
    Multipurpose compost
    Sandy
    Stony

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    Skin/eyes irritant
    Harmful if eaten

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

  • Orders placed before 1 September 2026
    You can expect your order in September 2026

    Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
    You can expect your order in October 2026

    Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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