Its multifacetedness is almost overwhelming. Whether plain or multi-colored, double or unfilled, fringed or smooth, large or small - there seems to be a suitable tulip variety for every taste. If you don't want to let them become lonely, combine them with the appropriate companion plants.
What factors should you consider when combining tulips?
Tulips fit in well in many places. But in order for the combination to actually work in the long term, you should consider a few factors in advance:
- Flower color: red, white, yellow, orange, pink, purple or green (also multicolored)
- Flowering time: End of March to May
- Location requirements: sunny, light and humus-rich soil
- Growth height: 15 to 80 cm
Since the flower color of tulips is usually very intense in its intensity, you should consider whether you would rather combine these plants with simpler partners or like-minded colorful candidates.
Keep in mind that tulips come into season in spring and are not visible the rest of the year.
Depending on the variety, tulips are small at 15 cm or up to 80 cm large. You should keep this in mind when choosing companion plants and placing them.
Combine tulips in the bed or in the pot
Depending on the respective tulip variety, these plants come to life at different times. Wild forms usually bloom earlier and go perfectly with all early bloomers such as crocuses. Larger cultivated tulips, on the other hand, can be combined well with perennials, but also small trees. Furthermore, interaction with perennials has the advantage that they cover the tulips, which become unsightly after flowering, with their foliage.
These plants harmonize wonderfully with the tulips:
- Daffodils
- Hyacinths
- Lenzenroses
- Coneflowers
- Forget-me-not
- Crocuses
- Storksbill
- Peonies
Combine tulips with forget-me-nots
A truly intoxicating combination is created from bright red tulips and typically blue forget-me-nots. The tulips are welcome to be in the spotlight, while the forget-me-nots exercise restraint. The blue contrasts the flaring red in a delicate way, making the tulips even more expressive.
Combine tulips with daffodils
These two are almost considered close friends, because they are all too happy to be combined with each other to create spring-like beds. In fact, red tulips look most beautiful next to bright yellow daffodils. But purple tulips are also ideal for this. They bloom at the same time and reach approximately the same height.
Combine tulips with peony
The peonies go well with late-blooming tulips because they like a similar location and don't mind the tulip bulbs near them. If you choose late-blooming tulips, the two plants will present their flowers at the same time and a lovely interplay is created.
Combine tulips as a bouquet in the vase
Tulips in a bouquet are a feast for the eyes. An arrangement with the right companions can beautifully honor spring and brighten up your home. Numerous spring flowers in bright colors go well with tulips, but also proven shapers such as eucalyptus leaves.
- Hyacinths
- Lilac
- Ranunculus
- Eucalyptus
- Wild garlic
- Checkerboard flowers
- Forget-me-not
