Taylors Bulbs Tulip Tinka (15)

Tulipa clusiana 'Tinka' is a small species tulip that grows 20–25cm tall, with slender, pointed flowers. The outer tepals show a broad, strongly red triangle with narrow yellow borders, while the interior is clear yellow with contrasting dark purple stamens — a striking bicolour effect that opens wide in full sun. Flowering mid to late spring, its fine, upright habit makes it a natural choice for rockeries, gravel gardens and the front of borders, or for gentle drifts in pots and containers.

Plant bulbs 10–15cm deep in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered spot during autumn. This is a reliably perennial species tulip, naturalising well in favourable conditions and returning for a repeat display year after year. As with all tulips, the bulbs are harmful if eaten and can cause skin irritation, so gloves are recommended when handling and planting.

Available from Pengelly Garden Centre.