97 Information & Inspiration Mixtures Hyacinthus Tulipa Narcissus Miscellaneous Service Flower Bulbs in Containers and Boxes and tulips, for example, Tulpia eichleri, Tulpa pulchella, Tulipa praestans and tulips in groups, including T. fosteriana, T. Greigii and Triumph tulips. Even under trees with a dense crown, these bulbs can thrive and bloom in future years: Allium ursinum, Anemone blanda, Hyacinthoides hispanica and Ornithogalum nutrans. It is not recommended to plant the bulbs and tubers under evergreen trees. The most suitable trees for bulbs and tubers are alder, ash, birch, cherry / Prunus, oak and fruit trees. The following tulips varieties are for naturalising: Tulipa tarda, T. turkestanica, T. clusiana and T. eichleri. In general, they bloom again and again for several years. Concerning botanical hybrids, Fosteriana is most suitable for naturalising; by contrast, Kaufmanniana is characterised by its earliness and Greigii generally has the most decorative leaves. Of the remaining groups, Darwin hybrids and lily-flowering tulips are highly recommended. Low ground covers, such as Cotoneaster varieties, Symphoricarpus chenaultii, 'Hancock' and Hedera helix are complemented by the use of colourful, fast-growing daffodils in the spring, lilies in the summer or Colchicum in autumn. Roses can be combined with daffodils, botanical tulips, Chionodoxa, Scilla siberica and other special flower bulbs. Such in-between plantings convey a vivid image before the rose bushes develop again. Many attractive combinations are conceivable between shrubs. Some examples: Ribes sanguineum, Mahonia aquifolium and Amelanchier lamarckii with yellow daffodils. Prunus varieties with Muscari armeniacum. Magnolia stellata with Muscari alba. Kolkwitzia amabilis with Puschkinia. Magnolia soulangiana with pink, double tulips that bloom late. Flower bulbs in perennial gardens Flower bulbs and tubers revive the image in early spring of the still dormant perennial garden. The growing perennial flowers later cover the dying foliage of the bulbs and tubers. Flower bulbs for damp locations At the edge of natural and landscaped waterways and ponds, different varieties of Allium, Fritillaria meleagris, Leucojum, Scilla and Chionodoxa as well as several varieties of daffodils can be planted. These types love a somewhat wetter location. Flower bulbs for dry locations There are many possibilities for rock gardens with open, sunny locations and warm, dry soils. Varieties with dainty, very drawn or fine leaves are recommended, for example, botanical tulips, Iris reticulata, Allium moly and Erythronium as well as various daffodils. Low growing bushy plants such as Anemone blanda, Oxalis adenophylla and Allium karataviense with its spherical inflorescence are also visually very beautiful. Tall plants can come into their own, for example, Allium giganteum, Eremurus hybrids and Fritillaria imperialis, planted both individually or in groups. Flower bulbs in pots and window boxes Beautiful results can be achieved with bulbs in pots and flower boxes. Installed in residential neighbourhoods and on access roads, they proclaim that spring has arrived. By using a versatile range of wind-sensitive, low growing varieties, a long flowering period can be created. As with perennial plants, it is quite reasonable to have flower boxes and tubs as permanent, participatory elements in the garden. With the use of flower bulbs in pots and after flowering in the spring, the inside container can be replaced by a container with summer flowers. Mobile containers, for example, with brightly coloured tulips, daffodils and hyacinths are very suitable for providing colourful accents both inside and outside of buildings. Flower bulbs can provide the necessary colour when planted in tubs with shrubs and perennials. They are not only valued in shopping centres and industrial sites, but also in office and hotel gardens.
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