Tulip (Wild) Dormant Bulbs

Wild Tulip
Tulipa sylvestris

Delivery from September 2025

This relative of the garden tulip has naturalised in some areas and can be found growing wild in southern, central and eastern parts of England and scattered localities in Scotland , although it appears to be declining. It is a medium plant (15-30cm), with yellow, fragrant cup-shaped flowers which gradually open out from April to May. Suitable for partly shaded sites.

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Distribution : This relative of the garden tulip has naturalised in some areas and can be found growing wild in southern, central and eastern parts of England and scattered localities in Scotland , although it appears to be declining.

Habitat: W oodland, meadows and rough grassy areas. It is suitable for naturalising in woodland and shady areas of the garden.

Description: Perennial. It is a medium plant ( 15 - 3 0cm), with yellow, fragrant cup-shaped flowers from April to May .

Planting Instructions for Dormant Bulbs: bulbs should be planted in the autumn as soon as received. They are best planted where they can be left undisturbed. Plant with about 10cm of soil above the bulb, so that the soil covering does not dry out during the Spring. If the soil dries out, the plant may not have sufficient moisture to build up the bulb for flowering the following year.

Plant the bulbs as soon as possible upon receipt.

These bulbs were grown from cultivated stock.