Spring Borders, Bulb Combinations, Perennial Combinations
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!
| 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 | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| 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 | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Tulipa 'Heart's Delight' (Kaufmanniana Tulip) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Crocus vernus 'Remembrance' (Dutch Crocus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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