Tulips for different situations

Tulips can be grown in a variety of places in the garden. This list will help you choose where to grow different types.  

Tulips for light shade and moisture retentive soil

Tulips for borders and containers  

This selection will often flower in successive years without lifting

Tulips for rock and gravel gardens (free-draining soil) 

Tulips for greenhouse cultivation (alpine species and cultivars)  

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