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Tulip/Spring Bulbs source

Dirty HarryDirty Harry Posts: 1,048
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Looking for good, reliable, large tulips bulbs for next spring and https://www.peternyssen.com/ looks good at a glance.

Just looked at the prices on www.dutchbulbs.co.uk though and they're even better value for money.

Can anyone offer any comparable alternatives or mention experiences of these?


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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Peter Nyssen are great.
    Bear in mind that sometimes bulbs are cheaper because they're a smaller size, so they're not always the bargain they seem  :)
    I've used GeeTee in the past and they're quite good too. I prefer P. Nyssen though.
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  • Dirty HarryDirty Harry Posts: 1,048
    Fairygirl said:
    Peter Nyssen are great.
    Bear in mind that sometimes bulbs are cheaper because they're a smaller size, so they're not always the bargain they seem  :)
    I've used GeeTee in the past and they're quite good too. I prefer P. Nyssen though.
    Yes this is why I'm looking for 11/12 tulips this year.

    For all I've learned in the past 2 years I only found out what that meant fairly recently. Was a bit disappointed with tulips this spring and I've since clocked they were 10/11 bulbs.
  • ZenjeffZenjeff Posts: 652
    I buy my tulips from Farmer Gracie they are 12+ 
  • HazybHazyb Posts: 336
    I got some bulbs from Peter Nyssen and Farmer Gracy last year and was pleased with both. 

    This year I went with Farmer Gracey cos postage was cheaper for me. 

  • Dirty HarryDirty Harry Posts: 1,048
    I've just had a look on there and they're a bit more expensive.
  • PerkiPerki Posts: 2,527
    Lidl are good for bulbs and cheap look for the premium bulbs normally with a black label.

    I've had quite a lot of bulbs of peter nyssen in the past, the quality over the past couple of years hasn't been good enough for me so shopped else where last year. I would still buy from PN in the future though so don't let my odd disappointment in a few bulbs put you off.   

    For the best quality bulbs I shop at anglia bulbs , bulbs are normally bigger and top quality . Choice isn't as good as others for some bulbs and a bit dearer but I don't mind if I am get better bulbs . 

    Had some of Gee tee last year they were good as well 

    Never had bulbs off farmer gracey so can't say about them
  • ju1i3ju1i3 Posts: 189
    Bloms Bulbs, seen them at Chelsea, buy from them every year.
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    I would recommend Peter Nyssen, particularly for tulips. 
    I have used Farmer Gracy for things such as muscari and alliums and been pleased with them.
  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053
    Peter Nyssen for me too as I like the variety. LIdl are good for bulbs if you just want pot luck or not fussed over variety or colour. 
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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Hubby bought masses from B&Q last year and I was very pleased with them.
    Devon.
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