'Sorbet' Tulip Mix (Pastel Single Late Tulips) — Bulbs size 11/12
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Frequently asked questions
When should 'Sorbet' tulips be planted? Plant them from October to December, once the soil has cooled, 15 cm deep, for flowers in April.
Are 'Sorbet' tulips good for bouquets? Yes, cut when the bud is coloured but still closed, their stems of about 40 cm last about a week in a vase.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌷 Single late tulip mix • 🎨 Pastel shades of pink, white and yellow • 🌿 Stems about 40 cm tall • 🌤️ Flowers in April • 💐 Superb in bouquets • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Bulbs size 11/12
The 'Sorbet' tulip mix brings together several tulip varieties with single cup-shaped flowers, in pastel shades of pink, white and yellow. In April, they open together on stems about 40 cm tall. It is a European horticultural selection, from the Single Late tulip group.
Their soft colours echo one another and create a bright bed, as lovely in the ground as in a large pot or a bouquet. Among our flower bulbs, it is the pastel tulip mix, ready-made for a harmonious bed without having to match the bulbs.
Which tulip should you choose?
- 'Sorbet' tulip mix (this plant) — single cup-shaped flowers in pastel shades of pink, white and yellow, about 40 cm, in April. For a soft, bright bed, ready-made.
- 'Mata Hari' Tulip — white flowers edged with raspberry pink, 40 to 45 cm, April to May. For a pink and white bed of a single variety.
- 'Strawberry Lemonade' Tulip — soft pink streaked with green, with pointed petals, 45 to 50 cm, in May. To extend flowering in equally soft shades.
- 'Gudoshnik Double' Tulip — full, peony-like flowers, from butter yellow to pink streaked with red, 45 to 50 cm, April to May. For rounder flowers in similar shades.
We also offer other mixes, Triumph tulips and double tulips: they are all presented in our tulip bulb collection.
Plant a few 'Strawberry Lemonade' alongside: they flower in May and take over from the 'Sorbet' mix in the same pastel shades.
How many bulbs should you choose?
Tulips make the most impact planted in tight groups: allow about 40 bulbs per square metre, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm diameter pot.
- 12 bulbs: one large pot on a balcony or terrace, or a group of about 0.3 m² in a bed.
- 24 bulbs: about 0.6 m², or two large pots.
- 48 bulbs: about 1.2 m², for a flowering edge along a path.
- 96 bulbs: about 2.4 m², for a real spring bed or a cutting patch of tulips.
The bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 96-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 12-bulb pack.
Planting & location
Plant tulips from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers in April.
- Position: sun or light partial shade; in sunshine, the flowers open wide.
- Depth: 15 cm, pointed end up.
- Spacing: 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in pots.
- Soil: well drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged ground.
- Hardiness: fully hardy, they overwinter in the ground without protection.
Plant the bulbs at random rather than by colour: the mix looks more natural and the pastel shades blend better.
Watering & care
In the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the finger test and water only when the compost is dry 2 cm down.
- Watering: low — at planting, then in pots when the compost is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.
- Fertilizer: unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.
- Faded flowers: cut the flower off just below the head as soon as it drops its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.
- After flowering: let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it rebuilds the bulb’s reserves.
In a pot, give it a quarter turn every week in spring: the stems stay straight instead of leaning towards the light.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Their pastel shades go well with the spring flowers of a sunny balcony, such as plants for a sunny balcony.
- For a blue carpet at their feet, plant Armenian grape hyacinth — its bright blue 15 to 20 cm spikes flower in March-April and make the pink, white and yellow of the tulips stand out.
- To add fragrance, pair them with 'Pastel Mix' hyacinth — its scented soft pink, purple and white spikes flower in March-April, in equally soft shades.
- For a brighter bed, plant Narcissus 'Thalia' among them — its pure white 30 to 35 cm flowers open in April, at the same time as the tulips.
- For a patio version, plant 10 to 12 bulbs in the white Elho Greenville Round pot, Ø30 cm — the white of the pot enhances the pastel shades of the flowers, and the drainage holes prevent standing water.
In a vase, combine the different colours of the mix: a few stems are enough for a pastel bouquet.
Verdeia tips
- Wait for the soil to cool: ideally plant from late October. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more prone to disease.
- Cut them in bud for the vase: pick them in the morning, when the bud is coloured but still closed; they then last a week in a vase.
- Add a few bulbs every autumn: tulips flower again, but the blooms get smaller over the years. A few fresh bulbs each year keep a border well filled.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Tulipa Single Late, 'Sorbet' mix (Single Late tulip group)
- Common name: 'Sorbet' tulip mix, pastel single late tulips
- Family: Liliaceae
- Origin: European horticultural selection
- Delivered as: dry bulbs, size 11/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 12, 24, 48 or 96
- Height in flower: about 40 cm
- Flowering: April, single cup-shaped flowers in pastel shades of pink, white and yellow
- Planting: October to December, 15 cm deep
- Position: sun or light partial shade
- Watering: low
- Hardiness: fully hardy, no protection needed in the ground
- Soil: well drained
- Life cycle: perennial, flowers again for a few years
- Care: very easy
- Toxicity: toxic if eaten, for pets and children
- Decor style: Romantic / Spring garden / Bouquet
Every bulb is unique: the spread of colours, the nuance of the pastel shades and the flowering date vary naturally from bulb to bulb and with soil and climate.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
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Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.