{"product_id":"tulipa-love-whisper-bulbs","title":"Tulipa 'Love Whisper' Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Love Whisper' is a beautiful double tulip producing romantic, peony-like blooms in a wonderful mixture of pink shades, ranging from soft blush and pale rose through to much deeper pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering around mid-April and reaching approximately 50cm tall, 'Love Whisper' makes an impressive addition to spring borders and containers. The variation between individual flowers gives a mass planting a wonderfully natural appearance, while the substantial double blooms also make excellent cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e pale pink to deep rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/strong\u003e double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e borders, containers and cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Love Whisper'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Love Whisper' is particularly attractive for the variation found amongst its flowers. Rather than producing blooms in one completely uniform shade, the flowers display different intensities of pink, creating a beautiful mixture when several bulbs are planted together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome blooms open in delicate blush and pale rose tones, while others develop much richer pink colouring. Individual petals may also display contrasting areas of light and dark pink, giving each flower its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blooms are double, with numerous overlapping petals producing a full, rounded shape. As the flowers open, they develop an increasingly paeony-like appearance and provide plenty of texture amongst simpler spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh green foliage provides an effective backdrop for the pink blooms, while the upright stems lift the flowers to around 50cm above the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Beautiful Double Tulip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe densely layered flowers are one of the main attractions of 'Love Whisper'. Double tulips have many more petals than conventional single varieties, creating substantial blooms that make a strong impression even when relatively few bulbs are planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best effect, however, plant 'Love Whisper' generously. A group of bulbs allows the full range of pale pink, rose and deeper shades to mingle together, producing a varied display rather than a solid block of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering in mid-April, it provides plenty of colour during the heart of the spring bulb season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other densely double tulips, \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Love Whisper' is primarily grown for its ornamental flowers. The numerous overlapping petals can make pollen and nectar more difficult for visiting insects to access than in single-flowered varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more wildlife-friendly spring display, combine it with open-flowered bulbs such as crocuses, muscari and species tulips, providing easier feeding opportunities for spring pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Tulipa 'Love Whisper'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal bedding schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed spring bulb displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe varying pink tones make 'Love Whisper' particularly easy to combine with other spring flowers. White, cream and pale pink varieties will create a soft pastel scheme, while purple and burgundy flowers provide a stronger contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also an excellent tulip for containers. Plant several bulbs together in a large pot and the subtle differences between the flowers can be appreciated at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant bulbs during autumn, ideally in October or November.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant approximately 10–15cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace bulbs around 10cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in generous groups to showcase the varying shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ground that remains waterlogged during winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial double flowers can become heavy after prolonged rain, so a position with some shelter from strong winds can help keep the plants looking their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce flowering has finished, remove faded blooms but allow the leaves and stems to die back naturally. The foliage will continue feeding the bulbs while it remains green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExcellent for Pots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Love Whisper' works particularly well in patio containers, where its mixture of pink shades can create an impressive display from a relatively small planting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a coordinated container, combine it with white or pale pink spring bulbs. Alternatively, grow 'Love Whisper' alone and plant the bulbs closely enough to produce a generous mass of double flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeautiful for Cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full, layered blooms are also excellent for cutting. Their varying pink shades work particularly well in relaxed spring arrangements, either alone or mixed with white, cream and contrasting darker flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the stems when the buds are showing plenty of colour but have not yet completely opened. The blooms will continue to expand indoors, gradually developing their characteristic full, paeony-like shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Love Whisper'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful fully double flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours vary from pale pink to deep rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive paeony-like blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers around mid-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaches approximately 50cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb as a cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly effective planted in groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its generous double flowers and beautiful variation in colour, \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Love Whisper' creates a softer and more varied display than a single-coloured tulip. 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