Tulipa 'Flaming Club' is a spectacular multi-flowering tulip with creamy white flowers dramatically flamed and streaked with deep red and rich pink.

Growing to around 50cm tall and flowering in May, each branching stem can carry several blooms, creating a much fuller display than a conventional single-flowered tulip. The bold markings vary from flower to flower, giving 'Flaming Club' plenty of character when planted in groups.

• Height: about 50cm
• Spread: 10–15cm
• Flower colour: white, heavily flamed with deep red and pink
• Flowering time: May
• Habit: multi-flowering
• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil

About Tulipa 'Flaming Club'

Tulipa 'Flaming Club' combines two particularly desirable characteristics: strongly patterned flowers and a multi-flowering habit. Instead of producing just one bloom, established bulbs can develop branching stems carrying several flowers and buds.

The flowers have a creamy white to ivory background, overlaid with bold streaks and flames of raspberry-red, crimson and deep pink. These markings run vertically through the petals, often becoming broader and more intense towards the outer edges.

No two flowers look exactly alike. Some blooms can be predominantly white with narrow red streaks, while others develop much broader areas of rich pink and red. As the flowers open, the markings become increasingly prominent, creating a lively two-tone display.

At around 50cm tall, 'Flaming Club' has enough height to stand out amongst other spring plants without becoming difficult to accommodate in containers or mixed borders.

Benefits for UK Wildlife

The open, single flowers of Tulipa 'Flaming Club' are more accessible to visiting insects than densely double-flowered tulips.

• Flowers may be visited by spring-active pollinating insects
• Several flowers can be produced on each branching stem
• Combines well with other pollinator-friendly spring bulbs and perennials

For a more wildlife-friendly spring display, combine tulips with alliums, muscari and other open flowers that provide accessible pollen and nectar.

Where to Grow Tulipa 'Flaming Club'

• Spring garden borders
• Cottage gardens
• Patio pots and containers
• Red and white planting schemes
• Mixed late-spring bulb displays
• Cut flower gardens

The dramatic colouring works especially well when 'Flaming Club' is planted amongst plain white tulips, which emphasise its red and pink markings. Alternatively, combine it with burgundy, crimson and deep pink varieties for a richer display.

Because several blooms can be carried on each stem, it is also an excellent choice where you want plenty of flowers without planting a very large number of bulbs.

Planting Tips

• Plant bulbs in autumn, ideally during October and November.
• Choose a sunny position with free-draining soil.
• Plant approximately 10–15cm deep.
• Space bulbs around 10cm apart.
• Plant in groups for the strongest visual effect.
• Avoid soil that remains waterlogged during winter.

A reasonably sheltered position will help protect the branching stems and keep the flowers looking their best during poor spring weather.

Once flowering has finished, remove faded flower heads but allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally. This gives the bulbs time to replenish their reserves.

Excellent for Cut Flowers

'Flaming Club' makes an unusual and impressive cut flower. Its branching stems can carry several differently marked blooms and buds, adding plenty of interest to spring arrangements.

Cut stems when the buds have developed their characteristic red and pink markings but before all the flowers have fully opened. The remaining buds can then continue to develop in the vase.

Why Grow Tulipa 'Flaming Club'

• Multi-flowering stems produce several blooms
• Creamy white flowers with dramatic red and pink flaming
• Individual flowers vary naturally in their markings
• Flowers during May
• Grows to around 50cm tall
• Excellent for borders and containers
• Distinctive and unusual cut flower

If you want something a little different from a traditional single-coloured tulip, Tulipa 'Flaming Club' certainly delivers. Its white petals are boldly streaked and flamed with deep red and pink, while its multi-flowering stems create a generous and varied display throughout May.