A Spectacular Spring Border Idea with Tulip 'Ballerina' & Tulip 'Red Shine'
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 award-winning Lily-flowered tulips which are elegantly emerging from a carpet of purple viola cornuta. Be prepared for a dramatic show in your late spring garden!
As an added bonus, all tulips make excellent cut flowers and look fabulous in a vase!
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, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Edging , Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Jerry Harpur
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, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Edging , Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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Tulipa 'Red Shine' (Lily-Flowered Tulip)
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Tulipa 'Ballerina' (Lily-Flowered Tulip)
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