Last year we had a trial here of so-called Peony-flowered tulips, the Double Earlies and Lates. I LOVE an early tulip and this new variety, photographed here in the second week of April, sumptuous for a pot, border or vase, comes into flower well before the middle of spring. Its like the purple version of the ever-popular Chato.

This can be gift wrapped in our exclusive hessian sack, with ribbon and a Sarah Raven gift card. You will be able to add this to your basket once you begin the checkout process. To add a gift message to your order, simply fill out the details at the delivery stage of the checkout.

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Tulip petals are all edible. We scatter them over salad and use some petals dipped in tempura batter and served with a spring garden Frito Misto. Tulip ‘White Valley’ is a favourite for this.