Double Fringed Tulip 'Sensual Touch'

From the bloom alone you would be forgiven from not recognising it as a tulip! The flowers are big, and fully double with a fabulous fringed edge in warm tones of salmon, orange and gold. Get in quick!

Tulip ‘Sensual Touch’ flowers mid to late season.

Extravagant petals, with intricate, lacy , their unique shape creates beautiful texture in the garden. Fringed Tulips are remarkable and offer excitement and substance wherever they grow.

Tulipmania might have transpired nearly four hundred years ago but the spirit lives on in gardeners everywhere!

Tulips look best en masse. When planting keep this in mind and plant them quite densely. By using a triangle planting formation you can create a nice full display.

Tulips may have a reputation for being `Prima Donnas’ but in most cases this is undeserved. When you buy a bulb the flower is already pre-formed, ready to bloom. All you need to do is plant them into well drained soil in a sunny spot, water and enjoy the show.

A simple way to remember when to plant your tulips is around Mother`s Day. It doesn’t have to be on the day, it just serves as an easy marker. The timing is ideal as the soil has cooled sufficiently for planting and the really hot autumn days are usually done and dusted.

All our bulbs are ready to grow; they do not need to be chilled, which is one less thing to do.

When growing tulips in pots, we recommend regular watering as potting mix is perfectly drained, so dries out quickly. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. In warm weather you may need to water daily to get the most out of them. If they are left too dry they tend to flower short, or abort their buds. We also suggest the addition of some fertiliser as they begin to grow to ensure the best show.

IN POTS:

This is our recommendation for the best display, keeping in mind bulbs look best when planted nice and close together.

14cm/6” = 3 bulbs

20cm/8” = 6 bulbs

25cm/10” = 9 bulbs

See here for more hints and tips:

Top Ten Tips on How to Plant your Spring Bulbs in Pots