A Spectacular Spring Border Idea with Tulip 'Ballerina' & Tulip 'Purple Dream'
Spring Combination Ideas, Bulb Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Spring Borders
Wow. Such a spectacular spring border! Easy to replicate and low maintenance, this bulb combination includes 2 exceptionally beautiful Lily-flowered tulips which elegantly emerge from a carpet of purple viola cornuta. Be prepared for a terrific color explosion in your late spring garden!
As an added bonus, both tulips make excellent cut flowers. Perfect idea for beds and borders, along walkways or for containers. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
3 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 1
– 8
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Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 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 | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Edging , Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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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 | 3 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 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 | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Edging , Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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Tulipa 'Purple Dream' (Lily-Flowered Tulip)
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Tulipa 'Ballerina' (Lily-Flowered Tulip)
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