NO garden should be without tulips, whether you just have room for a few in a pot or a big enough area for a stunning display. They are the majestic queens of spring in colours from white, red and yellow to peach and deep burgundy.
My personal favourite is Tulipa ‘Queen of Night’, which has deep purple, almost black flowers and contrasts effectively with acid green foliage and the wine gum colours of wallflowers.
Good cut flower varieties include ‘Christmas Dream’, which is a light raspberry colour, while if you want pillar box red, go for the robust ‘Red Riding Hood’, with broad leaves streaked with maroon marbled markings.
Tulips like well-drained soil in full sun. Bulbs should be planted in November at a depth of around 15cm (6in).
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