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.
'Lemon Shoot'
Tulip 'Lemon Shoot' is the perfect way to add a touch of zest to your spring garden. With its large, double yellow flowers and fringed edges, this tulip offers an eye-catching display that’s both bold and delicate at the same time. The rich yellow petals, ruffled like a soft lemon sorbet, create a cheerful splash of colour, making Tulip 'Lemon Shoot' an ideal addition to borders, pots, or mixed plantings. Whether you’re looking to brighten a corner or create a striking focal point, this variety is sure to deliver a fresh, vibrant look.
What makes Tulip 'Lemon Shoot' particularly charming is its beautiful texture, thanks to the fringed edges that add a touch of elegance to the classic yellow bloom. Standing tall and proud, it creates a wonderful contrast against other spring flowers, providing a burst of sunshine without being overwhelming. Easy to grow in well-drained soil, Tulip 'Lemon Shoot' brings a touch of glamour to your garden with minimal fuss. Its big, double blooms last well into the season, ensuring your garden stays bright and welcoming for as long as possible. If you’re after a tulip that’s as stunning as it is simple to care for, look no further than Tulip 'Lemon Shoot'.
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Plant profile
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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 'Lemon Shoot'
- Tulip group
- Double early (2)
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- 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
- 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
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
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Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten - Years to establish
- 1st year
Expert care from
choice to delivery
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