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A luxurious bloom with rich colour and irresistible texture.
Tulip 'Cranberry Thistle' is a true standout in any spring garden. This exquisite double crispa variety is known for its lush, wine-red petals and finely fringed edges that give each bloom a delicately feathered appearance. The deep, velvety shade of red offers a striking contrast to the tulip’s fresh green foliage, creating a bold yet elegant display as the season unfolds.
The blooms are full and layered, almost peony-like in form, adding volume and depth to borders, raised beds, and spring containers. As the flowers mature, their colour deepens into rich jewel tones that catch the light beautifully, making them a stunning choice for garden drama or stylish floral arrangements.
‘Cranberry Thistle’ doesn’t just bring beauty—it brings a sense of opulence. Its textured petals and deep hues make it a perfect complement to paler spring blooms or a luxurious statement when planted in bold swathes. And with its strong stems and long-lasting blooms, it performs just as beautifully in a vase as it does in the garden.
Whether you're planting a romantic cottage garden or looking to add rich contrast to a modern planting scheme, Tulip 'Cranberry Thistle' is a truly special addition that will draw attention and admiration every time it blooms.
How to plant Tulips
- Find a location with well-drained soil. Tulips will not thrive in water-logged areas.
- Tulips like to receive full sun for most of the day. However, some varieties can tolerate shady areas too. Check with the individual variety.
- Plant in the Autumn; September through to November. Ideally, plant after the first frost to avoid any viral diseases infecting the bulbs.
Planting Tulips in the Garden
- If planting in the garden, plant the bulbs with their pointed tops 12cm below the soil surface. Allow 4 to 5 bulbs per square foot.
Planting Tulips in the Pots
- If planting in Pots, find a large container and fill it with good-quality, multi-purpose compost. Ensure there is adequate draining holes. Again, plant 12cm below the soil surface.
- After planting, water the Tulips well, gently soaking the soil to settle it around the bulbs.
- Tulips will flower early to mid Spring depending on their variety.
How to plant a Bulb Lasagne
- The technique known as bulb lasagne, popular with the Dutch, involves layering bulbs upon each other to create rich and vibrant spring pot displays. To find out how to plant a Bulb Lasagne, click here: Bulb Lasagne.
Description
A luxurious bloom with rich colour and irresistible texture.
Tulip 'Cranberry Thistle' is a true standout in any spring garden. This exquisite double crispa variety is known for its lush, wine-red petals and finely fringed edges that give each bloom a delicately feathered appearance. The deep, velvety shade of red offers a striking contrast to the tulip’s fresh green foliage, creating a bold yet elegant display as the season unfolds.
The blooms are full and layered, almost peony-like in form, adding volume and depth to borders, raised beds, and spring containers. As the flowers mature, their colour deepens into rich jewel tones that catch the light beautifully, making them a stunning choice for garden drama or stylish floral arrangements.
‘Cranberry Thistle’ doesn’t just bring beauty—it brings a sense of opulence. Its textured petals and deep hues make it a perfect complement to paler spring blooms or a luxurious statement when planted in bold swathes. And with its strong stems and long-lasting blooms, it performs just as beautifully in a vase as it does in the garden.
Whether you're planting a romantic cottage garden or looking to add rich contrast to a modern planting scheme, Tulip 'Cranberry Thistle' is a truly special addition that will draw attention and admiration every time it blooms.
Additional Information
Find out more information on how to plant and care for Tulips.
Hart's Hint
Tulips need to be planted in the Autumn, preferably in October/November, after the first frost as this will wipe out any viral and fungal diseases that may be in the soil which may infect the bulbs.
Delivery / Returns
Spring Flowering Bulbs are delivered in the Autumn
Delivery and P&P
Spring Flowering Bulbs are dispatched from September to November.
All orders should be dispatched within 3-5 working days during this time. (Unless otherwise stated on the Shipping est.)
Postage cost to mainland UK (excluding N.Ireland, Highlands and Isles) is £4.99.
All out of area postcodes are charged at £9.50.
Orders over £60 qualify for FREE delivery to mainland UK (excluding N.Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, Highlands and Isles).
Unfortunately, we are not currently delivering to the EU. See Delivery page.
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Your parcel will be sent on a 48 hour tracked service with Yodel.
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You have the right to cancel your order at any time before it is dispatched.
All returns must be returned at your cost within 7 days of receipt.
Payment for the returned goods will be refunded within 7 days of the goods being received by us, less the postage charges.
Planting & Growing Instructions
How to plant Tulips
- Find a location with well-drained soil. Tulips will not thrive in water-logged areas.
- Tulips like to receive full sun for most of the day. However, some varieties can tolerate shady areas too. Check with the individual variety.
- Plant in the Autumn; September through to November. Ideally, plant after the first frost to avoid any viral diseases infecting the bulbs.
Planting Tulips in the Garden
- If planting in the garden, plant the bulbs with their pointed tops 12cm below the soil surface. Allow 4 to 5 bulbs per square foot.
Planting Tulips in the Pots
- If planting in Pots, find a large container and fill it with good-quality, multi-purpose compost. Ensure there is adequate draining holes. Again, plant 12cm below the soil surface.
- After planting, water the Tulips well, gently soaking the soil to settle it around the bulbs.
- Tulips will flower early to mid Spring depending on their variety.
How to plant a Bulb Lasagne
- The technique known as bulb lasagne, popular with the Dutch, involves layering bulbs upon each other to create rich and vibrant spring pot displays. To find out how to plant a Bulb Lasagne, click here: Bulb Lasagne.
Care Instructions
How to care for Tulips
- Deadhead the flowers during the season before the petals fall off.
- After flowering has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight, create food through photosynthesis and strengthen the bulbs for the future.
- Water as needed during active growth periods.
- By mid summer the leaves may yellow and die back. Foliage may be removed at this point.
- Some tulips flower well for one year and then need lifting out of the soil and carefully stored if you want to use them again. Once everything has fully died back, you can lift them and store them in a dark, dry, airy place over summer, allowing the air to circulate around them. They can then be replanted in the Autumn.
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Description
A luxurious bloom with rich colour and irresistible texture.
Tulip 'Cranberry Thistle' is a true standout in any spring garden. This exquisite double crispa variety is known for its lush, wine-red petals and finely fringed edges that give each bloom a delicately feathered appearance. The deep, velvety shade of red offers a striking contrast to the tulip’s fresh green foliage, creating a bold yet elegant display as the season unfolds.
The blooms are full and layered, almost peony-like in form, adding volume and depth to borders, raised beds, and spring containers. As the flowers mature, their colour deepens into rich jewel tones that catch the light beautifully, making them a stunning choice for garden drama or stylish floral arrangements.
‘Cranberry Thistle’ doesn’t just bring beauty—it brings a sense of opulence. Its textured petals and deep hues make it a perfect complement to paler spring blooms or a luxurious statement when planted in bold swathes. And with its strong stems and long-lasting blooms, it performs just as beautifully in a vase as it does in the garden.
Whether you're planting a romantic cottage garden or looking to add rich contrast to a modern planting scheme, Tulip 'Cranberry Thistle' is a truly special addition that will draw attention and admiration every time it blooms.
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How to plant Tulips
- Find a location with well-drained soil. Tulips will not thrive in water-logged areas.
- Tulips like to receive full sun for most of the day. However, some varieties can tolerate shady areas too. Check with the individual variety.
- Plant in the Autumn; September through to November. Ideally, plant after the first frost to avoid any viral diseases infecting the bulbs.
Planting Tulips in the Garden
- If planting in the garden, plant the bulbs with their pointed tops 12cm below the soil surface. Allow 4 to 5 bulbs per square foot.
Planting Tulips in the Pots
- If planting in Pots, find a large container and fill it with good-quality, multi-purpose compost. Ensure there is adequate draining holes. Again, plant 12cm below the soil surface.
- After planting, water the Tulips well, gently soaking the soil to settle it around the bulbs.
- Tulips will flower early to mid Spring depending on their variety.
How to plant a Bulb Lasagne
- The technique known as bulb lasagne, popular with the Dutch, involves layering bulbs upon each other to create rich and vibrant spring pot displays. To find out how to plant a Bulb Lasagne, click here: Bulb Lasagne.
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