Content
- So tulips in the pot spread lively spring mood
- The best tulip varieties for the tub - a handpicked selection
- Planting time is in the fall
- Layer by plant for an opulent appearance - that's how it works
- Winter coat protects the pot from freezing cold
- Tips
Tulips also look good in the pot
So tulips in the pot spread lively spring mood
With tulips, you conjure up picturesque floral arrangements in the tub. To give the decorative effect an impressive effect, creative hobby gardeners plant tulip bulbs according to a sophisticated system. We solve the mystery of a beautiful tulip blossom in the pot.
The best tulip varieties for the tub - a handpicked selection
For the pot culture are mainly tulip varieties that remain at a stature height of a maximum of 30 cm. Therefore, when selecting tulip bulbs, look for these types and varieties:
In general, it is the varied wild and dwarf tulips that feel extremely comfortable thanks to their small height of 10-15 cm and robust constitution in the bucket.
Planting time is in the fall
Regardless of whether you cultivate tulip bulbs in the tub or outdoors, autumn is considered the optimal planting season. Cold weather during winter is indispensable for flower induction. Plant your tulip favorites at the earliest from mid-October in the pot. In the weeks before warm weather could cause a premature sprouting.
Layer by plant for an opulent appearance - that's how it works
The ideal bucket for tulip bulbs is thick-walled, of relatively small height and large diameter. One or more floor openings are essential as drainage. Over this place some potsherds or pebbles as drainage against waterlogging. Before filling in the substrate, please spread an air- and water-permeable fleece over it, so that the material does not get muddy. How to attack the plantation:
The third substrate plane is again two to three times as thick as the flower bulbs are high. Line up each onion so that the tip points to the sky. In contrast to the bed, the tulips in the pot may be arranged close to each other as long as the onion skins do not touch each other.
Winter coat protects the pot from freezing cold
In the narrow substrate volume and behind the reasonably thin vessel walls, it could be too frosty for tulip bulbs. Since the necessary cold stimulus is not exerted when moving to winter quarters, we recommend a slight winter protection. Place the bucket in front of the protective south wall of the house, push down a block of wood and wrap it with fleece, jute or bubble wrap.
Tips
You create in the bucket a motley spring picture, if you combine different bulbs with tulips. An arrangement of crocuses, grape hyacinths, small narcissi, checkerboard flowers, blue blocks and tulips attracts everyone's attention on the balcony and terrace.