The Tulip is truly an extraordinary flower. With a past steeped in romance, it has been a muse for art, poetry and passion. The Tulip has obsessed nations, taking flower power to the extreme, and lives up to its title of Queen of Bulbs. Their spectacular spring show has made them popular for hundreds of years. Tulips were revered as the symbol of the Royal Court of Turkey as early as the 1500’s. Arriving in the Netherlands in the early 1600’s and they turned heads wherever they went. In 1637 a single bulb of the Tulip ‘Semper Augustus’ was more valuable than the most expensive house in Amsterdam. Today they still turn heads and are loved the world over - though now they are now affordable for the average gardener!

Originating on the mountainous slopes of Turkey, the Tulip is tougher than you think and definitely worth a grow. Don’t forget, all our bulbs are pre cooled so all you need to do is plant them in a sunny spot and keep them watered, then enjoy the blooms come spring.

Tesselaar Top 9 Tulips

Tulips are the superstars of spring. They can take centre stage like no other flower can, creating the most unforgettable spring shows. These are our top choices of the season.

  • Tulip 'Supermodel'

    New in 2025.
     

  • Tulip 'Tom Pouce'

    A standout.
     

  • Tulip 'Continental'

    The wow factor.
     

  • Our Top 10 Tulips Collection No1

    Spring celebrities.
     

  • Tulip 'Timeless'

    A real delight.
     

  • Our Top 10 Tulips Collection No2

    Spring legends.
     

  • Tulip 'Dow Jones'

    It's time to take stock.
     

  • Tulip 'Royal Ten'

    Ten out of ten.
     

  • Tulip 'Jan van Nes'

    A goldmine.
     

  • Tulip 'Karlyn'

    Cheery, cherry blooms.
     

  • Tulip 'Argos'

    A real treat.
     

  • Tulip 'Sirocco'

    Some like it hot.
     

Monet Tulips

Big, bold and beautiful blooms. Monet Tulips are tall, strong and long lasting. These tulips are absolutely perfect for the garden. We love the array of bright colour that these hardy bulbs provide.

  • Monet Tulip 'Black Diamond'

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  • Monet Tulip 'Temple's Favourite'

    New in 2025.
     

  • Monet Tulip 'Gold'

    Golden goblets.
     

  • Monet Tulip 'Pink'

    Think pink.
     

  • Monet Tulip 'Party Pink'

    Ready for a garden party or two.
     

  • Monet Tulip 'White'

    Austere blooms.
     

  • Monet Tulip 'Scarlet'

    Bold colour and form.
     

  • Monet Tulips Collection

    Big, bold and beautiful.
     

Double Tulips

Full blown beauties. These flamboyant flowers unfurl gradually to expose layer upon layer of petals, like old fashioned frilly petticoats. The large flowers are long lasting on short to medium stems and they look great in pots or garden beds.

  • Double Tulip 'Dreamer'

    New in 2025.
     

  • Double Tulip 'Orange Princess'

    A royal impression.
     

  • Double Tulip 'Palmyra'

    Deep and dramatic.
     

  • Double Tulip 'Wyndham'

    A sophisticated palate.
     

  • Double Tulip 'Foxtrot'

    Hot stepping for spring.
     

  • Double Fringed Tulip 'White Ice'

    Gorgeous in arrangements.
     

  • Double Tulip 'Columbus'

    Double the colour.
     

  • Double Tulips Collection

    The ultimate spring spectacle.
     

  • Double Tulip 'Ridgedale'

    Exceptional tulips.
     

  • Double Tulip 'Vedi Napoli'

    Seeing is believing.
     

Bokassa Tulips

Bokassa Tulips are our premium range for potting. The flowers are a medium height with compact foliage that lends perfectly to container plantings.

Inn pots, adding annuals such as Pansies at the time of planting will provide you with a long and colourful display with the additional benefit of reminding you to water. Of course, Bokassa Tulips will perform equally as well in the garden.

  • Bokassa Tulip 'Saigon'

    Perfectly purple.
     

  • Bokassa Tulip 'Red'

    Ravishing red.
     

  • Bokassa Tulip 'White'

    Crisp white tulips.
     

  • Bokassa Tulips Collection

    The premium range for potting.
     

  • Bokassa Tulip 'Verandi'

    Orange brilliance.
     

  • Bokassa Tulip 'Gold'

    Go for gold.
     

  • Bokassa Tulip 'Blaze'

    Light my fire.
     

  • Bokassa Tulip 'Rose'

    Rosy cheeks.
     

  • Bokassa Tulip 'Babydoll'

    A real doll.
     

Tried and Tested Tulips

Tulipmania might have transpired nearly four hundred years ago but the spirit lives on in gardeners everywhere.

Tulips may have a reputation as ‘difficult customers’ but in most cases this is undeserved. This is top selection is well suited to the Australian environment and when you buy one of our bulbs, the flower is already pre-formed, ready to bloom, so all you need to do is plant it into a well drained soil in a sunny spot, water occasionally, then wait for the show.

  • The Black Tulip 'Queen of the Night'

    Timeless beauty.
     

  • Tulip 'Ace Pink'

    An ace.
     

  • Tulip 'Attila Graffiti'

    Fantastic plum red blooms.
     

  • Tulip 'Strong Gold'

    All that glitters.
     

  • Tulip 'Snowboard'

    Ready to mingle.
     

  • Tried and Tested Tulips Collection

    Failsafe tulips.
     

  • Tulip 'Leen van der Mark'

    Richly coloured.
     

  • Tulip 'Negrita'

    Tried and tested.
     

  • Tulip 'Spryng'

    So much to offer.
     

  • Tulip 'World's Favourite'

    One of our favourites.
     

  • Tulip 'Gerrit van der Valk'

    Hot colour.
     

Fringed Tulips

With extravagant petals, these flowers have all the frills! These unusual tulips will create wonderful displays in your garden. Their unique shape lends beautifully to the texture of the garden.

  • Fringed Tulip 'Cacharel'

    A stunning selection.
     

  • Fringed Tulip 'Gorilla'

    Go bananas for this one!
     

  • Fringed Tulips Collection

    All the frills.
     

  • Fringed Tulip 'Daytona'

    Textural treats.
     

  • Fringed Tulip 'Purple Crystal'

    Petals to please.
     

  • Double Fringed Tulip 'Queensland'

    Royal beauties.
     

  • Fringed Tulip 'Crystal Star'

    A star of gardens and vases.
     

  • Fringed Tulip 'Fabio'

    Light my fire!
     

Colour blend Tulips

We have taken the hard work out of creating a coherent spring display. This variety of stunning combinations are bound to bring the glamour to your garden. Clump them together in your beds, or put them in a pot and enjoy.

  • Tulip Colour Blend - Let's Get Physical

    Cool colours.
     

  • Tulips 'Mega Mix'

    Colour and value.
     

  • Tulip Colour Blend - Pillow Talk

    Soft and sweet.
     

  • Tulip Colour Blend - Innuendo

    Steal the show.
     

  • Tulip Colour Blend - My Heartthrob

    Be still my beating heart!
     

  • Tulip Colour Blend - Hot To Trot

    Hot colour.
     

Other tulips

Tulips are all about colour. They have been hybridised into a myriad of brilliant, bold hues that can be woven into any garden to great effect. There is such a terrific variety to experiment with.

  • Tulip 'Crown of Dynasty'

    Crowning glory.