Taylors Alison Bradley Tulip Bulbs
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Taylors Alison Bradley Tulip Bulbs
Taylors Alison Bradley Tulip Bulbs produce generously layered, peony-style flowers in luxurious blackcurrant, raspberry and plum shades. This compact double-early Tulip reaches approximately 35cm tall, making it perfect for patio containers, border edges and colourful spring displays.
Key Features
- Full double flowers resemble richly layered Peony blooms
- Deep blackcurrant, raspberry and plum tones create luxurious colour
- Flowers open in sunlight to reveal contrasting golden centres
- Double-early variety provides colour near the beginning of Tulip season
- Compact stems are particularly well suited to container growing
- Ideal for edging paths and planting towards the front of borders
Product Description
Tulip ‘Alison Bradley’ is an outstanding double-early variety with densely packed petals and a rounded, cup-shaped form. Its flowers combine deep berry shades ranging from rich raspberry to dark plum, developing different tones as the light moves across the layered petals. On sunny days, the blooms open more fully to reveal attractive golden centres.
Growing to approximately 35cm high, this short-stemmed Tulip is an excellent choice for pots, window boxes and other container displays. Plant several containers generously and position them beside a doorway or along a patio for a coordinated focal point. In the garden, the variety works beautifully as colourful edging for paths and borders.
The rich flowers provide strong contrast without overwhelming shorter companion bulbs. Pair ‘Alison Bradley’ with blue Muscari, white Narcissi or pale Tulips to create a balanced early-spring planting scheme.
Specifications
- Brand: Taylors Bulbs
- Variety: Tulip ‘Alison Bradley’
- Product type: Spring-flowering bulb
- Tulip group: Double early
- Flower style: Double, peony-like blooms
- Flower colour: Blackcurrant, raspberry and plum
- Flower centre: Golden
- Flowering period: Early spring
- Approximate height: Up to 35cm
- Foliage colour: Green
- Position: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Suitable for: Containers, path edging, beds and borders
- Hardiness: Hardy
Planting and Care Tips
- Plant during autumn, ideally after the soil begins to cool
- Choose a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, freely draining soil
- Place each bulb with its pointed end facing upwards
- Plant at approximately two to three times the bulb’s own height
- Arrange closely in containers for a full display, without allowing the bulbs to touch
- Protect pots from prolonged waterlogging during winter
- Deadhead faded flowers but allow the foliage to die back naturally
- Wear gloves when handling and keep away from children and pets, as Tulip bulbs are harmful if eaten
Choose Taylors Alison Bradley Tulip Bulbs for sumptuous, peony-style flowers that bring rich berry colour to containers, paths and early-spring borders.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
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Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
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Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
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Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
