Tulip Shirley Double is a beautiful and unique double-flowered tulip variety, displaying soft shades of lilac-pink edged with white, giving the petals a delicate, painterly appearance. The lush, peony-like blooms are long-lasting and provide an elegant, romantic feel to spring gardens. With their layered petals and striking colour variation, they make a wonderful choice for both borders and cut flower displays.

Easy to grow and versatile, Shirley Double tulips thrive in well-drained soil and prefer a sunny position, though the flowers last longer in partial shade. Best planted in groups for maximum effect, they create eye-catching displays in borders, beds, and containers. Their strong stems also make them ideal for indoor arrangements, where their subtle fragrance and intricate form can be fully appreciated.

Key Features
✔ Unique double blooms in soft lilac-pink with white edges
✔ Long-lasting flowers with a peony-like form
✔ Perfect for borders, containers, and cut flowers
✔ Best planted in groups for striking displays
✔ Thrives in sunny spots with well-drained soil

Size
✔ Flowering height: Approx. 50cm / 20"

Useful For
Spring borders, beds, patio containers, underplanting roses, cut flower arrangements, and group displays for maximum impact.

Aftercare
Plant from August onwards, 10–15cm deep in well-drained soil. Choose a sunny location for the best colour, though flowers will last longer in partial shade. Remove spent flower heads to encourage strong bulb development. Allow foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulbs for next year. Avoid planting tulips in the same spot for consecutive years.