Planting tulips for seasonal colour
Why not enjoy the crisp autumn air and plant some tulips ready for flowering in spring?
Planning ahead for glorious spring colour in your garden feels especially worthwhile as winter approaches and the days grow darker and shorter. And if you thought it was too late to plant bulbs, think again.
Tulips grow really well when planted in November. They are ideal for both pots and borders – you can use them as seasonal
There is a wide range of flower colour to choose from; including white-cream, yellow-orange, blue-purple, red-pink, even greens and dark black-purple. Flower shape adds to this diversity, with single-, double-, lily-flowered, viridiflora, fringed and parrot forms. Different tulip cultivars flower from early to late spring, so careful planning can give a succession of colour for months on end.
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More advice on growing and choosing tulips
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Discover tulips; varieties and more
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Video: Planting tulips in a border
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