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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'Labrador'
Deep, velvety tones give Tulip 'Labrador' a striking and somewhat mysterious presence in the spring garden. Its flowers open in rich shades of dark plum, near-black and warm brown, each bloom of Tulip 'Labrador' edged with a shaggy fringe that adds both texture and intrigue. There is a quiet drama to Tulip 'Labrador', the unusual colouring shifting subtly with the light, revealing hidden warmth within its darker hues. Flowering in April to May, it brings depth and contrast just as the season gathers momentum. Set against its broadly lance-shaped green foliage, Tulip 'Labrador' feels both bold and refined, a tulip that rewards a closer look.
Reaching up to around 50 cm, Tulip 'Labrador' stands upright with a natural poise, making it an excellent choice for adding contrast within mixed borders. Planted in groups, Tulip 'Labrador' creates a rich, moody tapestry that pairs beautifully with softer pinks, smoky purples or even fresh greens for balance. Its distinctive fringed petals bring movement and texture to planting schemes, while also making it a captivating cut flower for more contemporary arrangements. Whether in borders or containers, Tulip 'Labrador' offers a sophisticated alternative to brighter spring colours, perfect for those drawn to something a little more atmospheric.
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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 'Labrador'
- Tulip group
- Fringed or Crispa (7)
- Flower colour
- Near-black, brown, plum
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- Established height
- 50-70cm
- 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
- Yes
- 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
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
-
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten - Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Low maintenance
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