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Tulip
Tulipa gesneriana
Bulbs planted in autumn give pots the brightest spring impact going.
Full sun
Moderate
Well-drained
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
Perennial
Hardy
10 L
25 cm
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Forget-me-not
Forget-me-not's delicate flowers create a charming blue carpet that enhances tulip blooms while attracting pollinators.
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Narcissus / Daffodil
Narcissus toxins deter deer and rodents, protecting companion tulips; both require similar cold periods and drainage.
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Wallflower
Wallflowers bloom after tulips fade, maximizing spring garden color while their root systems occupy different soil depths.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
7 days
Cold water hold
Spike
One-shot — one cut, then done
Cut at
Cut when buds are coloured but still closed.
Honest note
Keep growing in the vase — leave 2 cm headroom for stem elongation.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
The best plants come from a real nursery, and the best trowel comes from the old-fashioned ironmonger down the road — people who know their stock and can advise. Try local first, both for the plant and the kit. It keeps small growers and small hardware shops alive.
Searching near London
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