Bokassa Tulip 'Blaze'

Bold red petals with a glowing, golden border. An awe inspiring, early to mid season tulip.

Potted perfection! Bokassa Tulips are our premium range for potting. We have carefully selected tulip varieties with compact foliage and flowers of medium height; these attributes lend perfectly to containers or small garden plantings.

Our Tip: layer your potted plantings annuals atop your bulbs. The annuals will give you instant colour and will also serve as a reminder to water your pot over winter when the bulb is growing its roots. It can be easy to neglect a pot that has nothing above the soil and if the bulbs dry out during growth, they could flower short or not open at all. (Potting mix is perfectly drained so should be watered weekly in winter with the frequency increasing as the weather warms and the foliage grows). Suggestions of annuals include; Pansies, Bellis, Erysimum, Primulas, Violas and Forget-Me-Nots.

Another great idea when potting bulbs is to layer smaller bulbs on top, to form a 'bulb lasagne'. Choices such as Spring Star Flowers, Miniature Daffodils or Grape Hyacinths will extend the show, soften the edges of the container and add to the colour.

Our Tip: Plant the flat side of the tulip bulb towards the edge of the pot, this is where the first leaf will spring from and it will work to blur the edges. Plant them closely together for the best looking display. Leave around 2cm of space between the top of the pot and the potting mix to allow for watering.

Of course, you shouldn't limit yourself to just pots, Bokossa Tulips also grow well in the garden.

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 and 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 two weeks either side of Mother`s Day. The timing is ideal as the soil has generally 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.

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" = 10 bulbs

See here for more hints and tips:
Top Ten Tips on How to Plant your Spring Bulbs in Pots