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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
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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Great Plant Combination Ideas with Tulipa - Tulips


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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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Great Plant Combination Ideas with Tulipa - Tulips


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