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.
'Sunny Time'
Tulip 'Sunny Time' is a ray of sunshine captured in a bloom, with its vibrant yellow petals fringed to perfection, giving it a playful, crispa appearance. This tulip adds an energetic burst of colour to your spring garden, with its unique, frilly edges that catch the light and the eye. Ideal for borders, containers, or as part of a mixed planting, Tulip 'Sunny Time' brings a refreshing and cheerful vibe, making it a must-have for anyone looking to brighten up their outdoor space. Whether you’re planting in pots on the patio or creating a show-stopping border, this tulip will add a touch of whimsy and elegance.
What sets Tulip 'Sunny Time' apart is its eye-catching texture—those fringed yellow petals create a striking contrast against the smoother, more traditional blooms in your garden. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, Tulip 'Sunny Time' thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny spot, making it a reliable choice for a hassle-free garden display. This tulip’s unique look and long-lasting flowers will provide months of enjoyment with minimal fuss. If you're after a touch of fun and fabulous colour, Tulip 'Sunny Time' is the perfect way to inject a little extra sunshine into your garden.
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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 'Sunny Time'
- Tulip group
- Fringed or Crispa (7)
- 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
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choice to delivery
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