A Spectacular Spring Border Idea with Tulip ‘Ballerina’ & Tulip ‘Purple Dream’
Spring Combination Ideas, Bulb Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Spring Borders
Dazzling Spring Display: Featuring Tulip ‘Ballerina’ & Tulip ‘Purple Dream’. Get ready for a breathtaking color spectacle in your late-spring garden. This effortless and low-upkeep bulb composition features two types of striking Lily-flowered tulips that stand out amid a blanket of purple viola cornuta.
Tulip ‘Ballerina’ is renowned for its elegant, elongated orange blooms that almost resemble lilies. Known for their intense fragrance, these tulips can reach a height of up to 24 inches (60 cm) and are perfect for bringing a burst of citrus-like scent and flamboyant orange to your garden.
On the other hand, Tulip ‘Purple Dream’ offers a sultry contrast with its deep purple petals. The blooms also possess the signature lily-like elegance, reaching a more modest height of up to 22 inches (55 cm). The deep, almost royal, shade of purple adds a luxurious touch, making it a captivating counterpart to ‘Ballerina’.
Completing the ensemble is a carpet of viola cornuta, a small perennial known for its heart-shaped leaves and rich purple flowers. Thriving in both sun and partial shade, viola cornuta serves as an excellent ground cover, creating a striking backdrop against which the tulips can truly shine.
Not only does this combination provide a feast for the eyes, but both tulip varieties also make exceptional cut flowers. So, whether you’re looking to beautify your borders, create a striking pathway lining, or add a pop of color to your container garden, this planting idea has got you covered.
Indulge in this feast of color and form this spring, and enjoy a garden that’s as easy to care for as it is beautiful.
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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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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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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
