Tulip 'Katie Melua'
Orders placed before 1 September 2026
You can expect your order in August/September
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in September/October
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Playful yet undeniably elegant, Tulip 'Katie Melua' is a celebration of texture and colour in equal measure. Its rich pink blooms are lavishly fringed, each petal edged with delicate, crystalline tips that catch the light and give Tulip 'Katie Melua' its distinctive character. There is a softness to the colour, balanced by the lively silhouette, making Tulip 'Katie Melua' feel both romantic and spirited. Flowering in mid to late spring, it brings a fresh energy to the garden, standing tall enough to weave naturally through borders while still drawing the eye. Named after the singer, Tulip 'Katie Melua' carries a certain lyrical charm, expressive yet never overwhelming.
In planting, Tulip 'Katie Melua' lends itself beautifully to combinations with softer pastels or contrasting deeper tones, its fringed edges adding movement and interest among more classic forms. Planted in groups, Tulip 'Katie Melua' creates a gently shimmering effect, especially when stirred by a light breeze. It performs equally well in containers, where the intricate petal detail can be appreciated up close. As a cut flower, Tulip 'Katie Melua' brings a touch of artistry indoors, each bloom offering a slightly different expression. For those who appreciate a tulip with personality and poise, Tulip 'Katie Melua' is a quietly captivating choice.
Key features
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Farmer Gracy exclusive
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Tulipa 'Katie Melua'
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Tulip group
Fringed or Crispa (7)
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Flower colour
Pink
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Bulb size
12/+
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Established height
40-50cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
60 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Short-lived perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Cottage gardens
Coastal gardens
Cut flower gardens
Gravel gardens
Large containers
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost
Sandy
Stony -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Tulip 'Katie Melua' bulbs from mid to late autumn
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade
Plant your bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart
Place the Tulip 'Katie Melua' bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards
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Orders placed before 1 September 2026
You can expect your order in September 2026Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in October 2026Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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