Tulipa Murillo Mix- Double Early Tulip

These Murillo Early Double Tulips in a mixture will charm with their double and spectacular flowers in various colours and their early flowering. Planted en masse, the different varieties that make up this mixture create a lush and variegated effect that is hard to ignore. Low and stocky, they are generally used at the forefront of a bed, along a path, or even in a balcony planter. They bloom in March-April, at the beginning of the tulip season.

The Murillo Early Double Tulip belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is officially classified in Division 2, whose main characteristic is to have large double flowers, resembling those of peonies, carried by rather short stems. The Murillo tulips come in a range of colours resulting from simple mutations. Depending on the variety, the plant will reach between 20 and 25 cm (8 and 10in) in height when flowering. Perched on stocky stems, just above the broadly lanceolate leaves, the flowers have a diameter of up to 11 cm (4in) and stand out in the garden with their shape and colour. Each variety has its own personality. The glaucous green foliage turns yellow and then dries out a few weeks after flowering, as the bulb enters a resting phase.

These tulips are worthy of being featured in the most beautiful canvases of Flemish masters. Romantic to the core, Murillo tulips particularly complement small white spring-flowering bulbs such as certain botanical narcissi or blue muscari, Siberian squills, and chionodoxa, as well as ipheions. With their rich colours, sturdy and often fragrant flowers, they can be used in beds, rockeries, and to enhance your bouquets. The reputation of early double tulips speaks for itself.

Unmatched for bringing early season fancy to pots or sunny gardens, don't forget to consider the height and flowering period of your tulips when designing your beds, as these parameters can vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is wise to plant a few more bulbs for cutting, as they make stunning cut flowers that last a long time in a vase.

Note: each batch is unique and the proportion of colours may vary significantly from one batch to another.