Pack of 10 bulbs

shipping time : Late September to Late October

Tulip 'Menton'

There is a quiet elegance to Tulip ‘Menton’—a tall, statuesque tulip that brings a certain serenity to the spring garden. Its soft, silvery-pink petals, brushed with the gentlest coral and apricot hues, open in late April or early May, just as the season finds its stride. These are not showy, brash blooms, but refined—dignified even—standing with poise above sturdy green stems that catch the morning light with grace.

'Menton' is a Single Late Tulip, which means it flowers later than most, extending the tulip season beautifully. Plant it in generous drifts among pale narcissi or with contrasting deeper shades like 'Queen of Night' for a planting that feels considered and calm—what I might call "the garden thinking before summer begins."

Reliable, long-stemmed, and equally handsome in a vase, ‘Menton’ is the tulip for gardeners who appreciate subtlety over spectacle.

How to Plant & Grow Tulips

Quick Planting Guide

Planting time: Fall, after soil has cooled (September–November, depending on climate)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, sandy or loamy
Depth & spacing: 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart
Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Bloom: Mid–spring (varies by variety: early, mid, or late spring)

Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

1. Prepare the bulbs
Tulip bulbs are plump, teardrop-shaped, with a pointed tip.
Plant in fall once soil has cooled but before the ground freezes.

2. Choose the planting site
Select a sunny spot with well-draining soil — tulips dislike soggy ground.
They grow beautifully in borders, beds, containers, or naturalized in grassy areas.
Improve heavy soil with compost and sharp sand or grit.

3. Plant the bulbs
Plant bulbs 6–8" deep and 4–6" apart.
Pointed tip faces upward.
Water well after planting to settle soil.

4. Growing on & care

• Watering: Little water is needed over winter. In spring, keep soil lightly moist during active growth and bloom.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and again when shoots emerge in spring.

• Mulching: A light mulch layer protects bulbs from winter temperature swings.

5. Bloom time
Tulips bloom from early to late spring depending on the variety.
Flowers range from classic single cups to fringed, peony-flowered, or parrot styles, in nearly every color.

6. After flowering
Deadhead spent blooms to prevent seed formation.
Leave foliage intact until it yellows and withers — this allows the bulb to recharge.
In many climates, tulips perform best as annuals — replant fresh bulbs each fall for the strongest displays.
In well-drained soil, some perennialize and return for several years.

Tips for Success

• Plant in groups of 10+ for the best impact.

• Combine early, mid, and late-season varieties for weeks of continuous bloom.

• Tulips are excellent in containers — layer with other spring bulbs for a “bulb lasagna” effect.

• Protect from rodents by lining planting holes with chicken wire or using bulb cages.