Tulip ‘Tinka’ Bulbs (6+) – Award-Winning Species Tulip for Naturalising

Bring delicate beauty and vibrant colour to your spring garden with Tulip ‘Tinka’, a charming species tulip prized for its elegant form and striking bicolour blooms. This RHS Award-winning hybrid of Tulipa clusiana produces slender, pointed flowers featuring bold red outer petals edged with a fine ribbon of golden yellow, creating a dramatic contrast that captures attention even before the flowers fully open.

As the spring sunshine warms the blooms, Tulip Tinka opens to reveal a glowing yellow centre highlighted by dark purple stamens, adding extra depth and beauty to its display. Growing to a compact height of around 25cm, this graceful tulip is perfect for rockeries, containers, borders, and naturalised planting schemes where its delicate flowers can be appreciated up close.

Flowering from April to May, Tinka returns year after year in suitable conditions and is particularly valued for its ability to naturalise, creating increasingly beautiful displays over time. Its refined appearance and easy-going nature make it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add character and long-lasting spring interest to their outdoor spaces.

Key Features

• Striking red and yellow bicolour flowers
• Elegant pointed blooms with a glowing yellow interior
• RHS Award-winning species tulip
• Ideal for naturalising
• Compact and graceful growth habit
• Perfect for rockeries, borders, and containers
• Excellent for multi-level bulb planting schemes
• Easy to grow and reliable performer

Planting Information

• Variety: Tulip ‘Tinka’
• Bulb Size: 6+
• Flower Colour: Red and Yellow
• Foliage Colour: Green
• Height: Approximately 25cm (10 inches)
• Flowering Time: April – May
• Planting Time: August Onwards
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Suitable For: Borders, Rockeries, Containers, Naturalising, Patio Displays

Growing Conditions

• Soil Type: Most Well-Drained Soils
• Soil Moisture: Free Draining
• Sunlight: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Growing Difficulty: Easy to Grow

Why Choose Tulip Tinka?

Tulip Tinka offers a unique combination of elegance, vibrant colour, and natural charm. Its slender stems and beautifully marked flowers bring movement and interest to spring planting schemes, while its compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens, containers, and rockeries.

An excellent choice for naturalising, this award-winning tulip creates increasingly impressive displays year after year. Plant in groups for the best effect and enjoy a dazzling show of red and yellow blooms that brighten the garden throughout spring.