A Glowing Spring Border Idea with Parrot Tulips
Spring Combination Ideas, Bulb Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Spring Borders
With their large flowers with a frilly, feathery appearance and exotic markings, Parrot Tulips always create a sensational display in the spring garden. Here, the glowing tangerine blossoms of these tulips are underplanted with the deep blue daisy-like flowers of Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades' for eye-catching splashes of color in late spring. Any of the suggested Parrot Tulips below would work to replicate this lovely look.
A planting idea ideal for beds and borders, edging, or containers. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
4 – 8
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Heat Zones | 1
– 8
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Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Edging , Patio and Containers |
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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 | 4 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Edging , Patio and Containers |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Anemones - Windflowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Tulipa - Tulips
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