A Pretty Spring Border Idea with Rhododendrons and Tulips
Spring Borders, Bulb Combinations, Perennial Combinations
Rhododendrons and tulips can create a brilliant show of flowers early in the season, before the roses and annual plants eclipse all the beauties of the garden.
Here, Rhododendron luteum (Pontic Azalea) adds a bold splash of color with its large, bright golden-yellow floral trusses. In late spring to early summer, the air around the flowers is delightfully scented, making this Azalea a valuable addition near a patio and around the home.
It is underplanted with award-winning Tulip 'World Expression', a striking tulip with large creamy-yellow blossoms adorned with narrow, scarlet red flames. As the blooms mature, the petals fade to ivory-white and the flames deepen to blood-red.
Both plants have won prestigious awards. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
6 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 4
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 3A, 3B |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rhododendron - Azalea Great Plant Combination Ideas with Tulipa - Tulips
©Clive Nichols
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 | 4
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rhododendron - Azalea Great Plant Combination Ideas with Tulipa - Tulips
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