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A Spectacular Spring Border Idea with Tulip ‘Heart’s Delight’ & Crocus ‘Remembrance’

Spring Borders, Bulb Combinations, Perennial Combinations

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Transform your garden into a springtime spectacle with this stunning border idea, featuring Tulip ‘Heart’s Delight’ and Crocus ‘Remembrance’. This combination promises to add a splash of color and joy right as the winter chill begins to wane, setting the stage for the bloom of your perennial plants.

Tulip ‘Heart’s Delight’ These are a variety of Kaufmanniana Tulips, often known as Waterlily Tulips due to their large, open flower shape that resembles a waterlily. They are renowned for their vibrant contrasting colors. ‘Heart’s Delight’ tulips bloom in the early spring and feature a harmonious blend of red, pink, and white hues. They reach a height of about 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm), making them ideal for foreground planting. These tulips are also frost-tolerant and well-suited for rock gardens, pots, or traditional borders.

Crocus ‘Remembrance’ These are among the first flowers to appear in spring and are excellent for naturalizing. The ‘Remembrance’ variety brings a rich purple hue to your garden, contrasting beautifully with the ‘Heart’s Delight’ tulips. Crocuses are low-maintenance and are great for a range of planting areas, including lawns, under trees, or in borders and pots. They grow to about 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) in height and have the additional advantage of being both deer and squirrel resistant.

Together, these two bulbous plants create a delightful visual effect. The crocuses will kick off the show early in the season, followed closely by the spectacular blooms of the tulips. Not only will you be treated to a visual feast, but the crocuses will also attract early-season pollinators, providing a bustling, lively atmosphere.

Whether you plant this combination in beds and borders, in rock gardens, or in pots on the patio, you’re in for a season of eye-catching color and low-maintenance care. Enjoy this lively spring duo!

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 (Early)
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 Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders

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Alternative Plants to Consider

Tulipa ‘Ancilla’ (Kaufmanniana Tulip)
Crocus vernus ‘Flower Record’ (Dutch Crocus)

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Kaufmanniana Tulips
Crocus vernus (Dutch Crocus)
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 (Early)
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 Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders
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Tulipa (Tulip) Crocus
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