They are one of the best flowers for cut floral arrangements and growing them ... now's the best time to start planning.

Is December too late to plant tulip bulbs? It's the question on many people's minds right now, especially as so many packets of tulip bulbs are on sale at local garden centres up and down the country.

The highly anticipated Tulip Festival at Arundel Castle is set to return in 2025, offering an unmissable display of floral beauty this April (exact dates to be confirmed).