The Wakefield and North of England Tulip Society is an old floral society with a tradition of growing English Florists' Tulips or Old English Tulips.

above English florist's tulip James Wild breeder.

An Old Tulip Tradition

Today only one society remains specialising in tulips, the Wakefield and North of England Tulip Society dating from 1836, and is one of the oldest florist's societies.

Shows & Events

The Annual Show is held in the Wakefield Area each year, and open to the public. As well as the classes for English Florists' Tulips, there is a section for Dutch Tulips.

In recent years the Society has revived its Dutch Tulip show which is held at the Harrogate spring Show. The society also supports other florist's shows and events with information on the showing, history and cultivation of tulips.

The Society holds its Annual General Meeting in October with entertaining discussions and presentations following the items of business.

above Exhibitors making entries at the main society annual show.

Newsletter & Publications

The Society publishes a Newsletter for Members, arranges a Garden Visit Day, and sends out schedules of competition classes in advance of the shows.

The Society's published booklet "English Florists' Tulips into the 21st Century", is out of stock, but we are currently working on a new publication. Further details of costs and availability will be issued soon.

Aims of the Society

1. To promote the growing and showing of the English Florist Tulip, to this end holding shows at which growers may compete for the trophies and awards of the Society.
2. To preserve the old varieties.
3. To continually develop new varieties from seed which must meet the required standards of purity of colour and shape.
4. To provide bulbs and flowers (wherever possible) to members for photography and painting.
5. To promote the growing and showing of other varieties and species of tulips.
6. To advance the education of the public in awareness of the English Florist Tulip.

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