Tulip Tiny Treasures Mix Bulbs
Overview
Transform your garden into a delightful springtime spectacle with our carefully curated Tulip Tiny Treasures Mix. This charming collection features an assortment of compact tulip varieties that deliver maximum impact in minimal space, making them perfect for borders, containers, rockeries, and smaller garden areas.
What's Included
This specially selected mix contains a variety of dwarf and species tulips, typically ranging from 10-25cm in height. Each packet includes bulbs from several different varieties, which may feature:
- Single and double-flowered forms
- A spectrum of colours including vibrant reds, sunny yellows, pristine whites, deep purples, and soft pastels
- Early to mid-season flowering varieties for extended colour
- Both botanical species tulips and compact garden varieties
Key Features
Compact Growth: Perfect for small spaces, these tulips won't overwhelm delicate plantings or crowd out neighbouring plants.
Extended Flowering Period: The mix includes varieties with staggered blooming times, ensuring weeks of continuous colour from early to mid-spring.
Naturalising Ability: Many varieties in this mix will return year after year and may even multiply, creating larger displays over time.
Weather Resilient: These sturdy, smaller tulips are less likely to be damaged by spring winds and rain compared to their taller counterparts.
Planting Guide
When to Plant
Plant bulbs in autumn, from October through December, before the soil becomes frozen. The bulbs require a cold period to bloom properly.
Where to Plant
- Soil: Well-draining soil is essential. Heavy clay soils should be improved with grit or compost
- Position: Full sun to partial shade (minimum 4-6 hours of sunlight daily)
- Spacing: Plant bulbs 8-10cm apart
- Depth: Plant at a depth of 10-15cm (roughly three times the bulb's height)
Planting Tips
- Choose a sheltered spot protected from strong winds
- Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot
- Consider planting in layers with other spring bulbs for extended interest
- In heavy soils, add a handful of horticultural grit to each planting hole
Care Instructions
Spring Care
- Water during dry spells whilst in growth, but avoid overwatering
- Apply a balanced fertiliser when shoots emerge
- Deadhead spent flowers to direct energy back to the bulb
- Allow foliage to die back naturally (usually 6-8 weeks after flowering)
Summer Care
- Once foliage has yellowed and died back, bulbs can be left in the ground
- Keep soil relatively dry during summer dormancy
- Mark planting areas to avoid accidental disturbance
Autumn Preparation
- Clear away any remaining foliage
- Apply a light mulch to protect from extreme cold
- Divide clumps every 3-4 years if they become overcrowded
Design Ideas
Container Displays: Plant in wide, shallow containers with good drainage holes. Combine with early-flowering perennials like primroses or forget-me-nots.
Rock Garden Gems: Tuck between stones and alpine plants for a naturalistic spring display that complements the scale of rock garden plantings.
Border Edging: Create neat, colourful borders along pathways or at the front of flower beds.
Woodland Style: Naturalise beneath deciduous trees and shrubs for a charming wild garden effect.
Companion Planting: Pair with other spring bulbs like crocuses, daffodils, and grape hyacinths for layered seasonal interest.
Expected Results
- Flowering Time: March to May, depending on variety and local climate
- Height: 10-25cm
- Spread: Each bulb produces one main stem with typically one flower
- Longevity: With proper care, bulbs should return for several years
- Coverage: One packet typically provides colour for 1-2 square metres
Troubleshooting
Poor Flowering: Usually caused by insufficient sunlight, waterlogged soil, or bulbs planted too shallow.
Bulb Rot: Prevent by ensuring excellent drainage and avoiding overwatering during dormancy.
Reduced Flowering Over Time: Natural occurrence; lift, divide, and replant bulbs every 3-4 years to maintain vigour.
Storage and Handling
Store unplanted bulbs in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place until planting time. Check regularly and remove any soft or damaged bulbs to prevent spread of disease. Plant as soon as possible after purchase for best results.
Perfect for gardeners seeking reliable spring colour in compact spaces, Tulip Tiny Treasures Mix offers the charm and beauty of tulips without the commitment of large-scale planting schemes.
Buying Bulbs from Jacksons Nurseries
Bulbs are supplied either in pre-packaged retail packs or in some cases they are loosly picked and sent bagged.