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Tulip bulb supplier recommendations

LessImpecunious
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Can anyone recommend a supplier of tulip bulbs please?
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  • twopenny
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    Not really but I buy mine from Poundland. They are just the straightforward sort but bloom really well and last a few years.
    Are you looking for a specific type or variety?
    A catalogue or somewhere to visit?
    That would help to narrow it down.

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  • LessImpecunious
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    twopenny said:
    Not really but I buy mine from Poundland. They are just the straightforward sort but bloom really well and last a few years.
    Are you looking for a specific type or variety?
    A catalogue or somewhere to visit?
    That would help to narrow it down.

    Thanks twopenny - was looking for an online supplier ideally, with good choice and prices (a tall order, maybe!); live in the middle of nowhere and don't get out to shops very often!
  • Gazzman140
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    Crocus Club. Thomson & Thomson. Van Meuren. 
  • LessImpecunious
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    Gazzman140 said:
    Crocus Club. Thomson & Thomson. Van Meuren. 

    Thanks! Do you mean Thompson & Morgan? - can't find any Thomson and Thomson (only lots of links to Tintin-related websites :))
  • Farway
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    J Parker do loads of bulbs, I've had some in the past but a bit hit & miss TBH, however they do "offers" so that may make up for any shortcomings
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  • sheramber
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    id you want a wide selection Google search for 'dutch bulb suppliers'.
  • carly
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    I found that Wilkinsons generally have a good range , much cheaper than the specialist firms, and they deliver too
  • rosecat
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    I get mine from Farmer Gracy.
  • goldfinches
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    edited 8 September 2021 at 8:33PM
    Try Peter Nyssen Buy High-Quality Flower Bulbs Online | Peter Nyssen especially if you think you might be buying large numbers of one type of bulb as their price bands go from 1-40, 50 - 240, 250 + and the step down in price from 49 of a bulb to 50 + of that bulb is usually a worthwhile saving. 
    Anecdotally Sarah Raven have had dreadful problems with supply and delivery this year so I am not recommending you do anything other than use their website as an inspiration board for now.

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  • LessImpecunious
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    Thanks all for the many helpful suggestions!
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