Tulip Marilyn is an elegant lily-flowered tulip that produces graceful creamy white blooms beautifully accented with bold cherry-red flames. Flowering during April and May, this fragrant variety reaches approximately 55cm in height and adds sophistication and colour contrast to spring borders, containers and cutting gardens. Its outstanding garden performance has earned it the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, making it a reliable choice for creating eye-catching spring displays.

Ideal for planting in groups, Tulip Marilyn pairs beautifully with Muscari, forget-me-nots and other spring bulbs, while its tall stems and long-lasting blooms also make it an excellent cut flower. The distinctive pointed petals and striking colour combination bring elegance to both formal and informal planting schemes.

Key Features
✓ Elegant creamy white flowers with bold cherry-red flames
✓ Distinctive lily-flowered tulip with pointed petals
✓ Fragrant spring blooms
✓ RHS Award of Garden Merit recipient
✓ Flowers during April and May
✓ Excellent for borders, containers and cut flower displays
✓ Strong stems with long-lasting blooms

Size
✓ Flowering height: approximately 55cm (22 inches)
✓ Bulb size: 11–12cm
✓ Pack contains: 6 bulbs

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: August onwards
✓ Flowers: April to May
✓ Position: full sun or partial shade
✓ Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: approximately 10cm (4 inches)
✓ Spacing: approximately 10cm (4 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for borders, containers and cutting gardens

Aftercare
Remove spent flowers once they have faded but allow the foliage to die back naturally so the bulbs can replenish their energy for the following year. Plant in free-draining soil and avoid repeatedly growing tulips in exactly the same position each season. For the longest-lasting display, plant where the flowers receive sun but remain cool during the warmest part of the day.