A Cheerful Spring Duo: Tulip Mona Lisa & Wallflowers
Spring Combination Ideas, Bulb Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Spring Borders
Tulips are popular for growing with biennials to create attractive shape and color contrasts in spring. Two traditional partners are Wallflowers (Erysimum) and Forget Me Nots (Myosotis) which contribute to easily create superb combinations.
In this glowing mix, Tulip 'Mona Lisa' stands proudly above an underplanting of vibrant wallflowers in a magnificent display.
Garden Information
Hardiness |
6 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 3
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Patio and Containers |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Erysimum - Wallflowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Tulipa - Tulips
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Garden Information
Hardiness | 6 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 3
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Patio and Containers |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Erysimum - Wallflowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Tulipa - Tulips
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Tulipa 'Mona Lisa' (Lily-Flowered Tulip)
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