Because grass is so neutral, it makes the perfect background to experiment with bulbs. Some of the many imaginable variations include: Using bulbs that are all the same kind but in various colors and planting them closely together to create sprightly spring ribbons of color. (more)


Borders with a basic planting of perennials and/or low shrubs offer a variety of opportunities for adding flower bulbs: A once-only addition of bulbs used as a one-year planting. This could be done for a special occasion such as an anniversary, a spring wedding, or a special party. To make the occasion even more festive, use flower bulbs meant to accentuate the particular theme. (more)

Flower beds in public green spaces are usually intended for consecutive seasonal plantings: flower bulbs in the spring, followed by annual summer flowers sometimes even followed by winter-flowering pansies. The objective here is to provide color. (more)

Flower bulbs can look great planted among trees and shrubs, but these locations also present issues. Bulbs have to be strong enough to “go it on their own”, in other words, to be able to take care of themselves in an environment with such powerful competitors. (more)

It would be hard to conceive of urban environments without these elements. After all, they can perk up a spot almost instantly. Pots and containers offer hundreds of ways to make these sites attractive. The only condition is that the plants have to tolerate wind. Besides Crocus, Scilla, Chionodoxa and Grape Hyacinths, other good choices would be the shorter tulips and small-cupped daffodils (more)

Exchangeable containers are removable inner containers that can be filled with an appropriate seasonal planting for each part of the year. Once the plants in these exchangeable containers start to display color, they are put into their outer containers. (more)

Bodies of water, verges and roundabouts are other kinds of public green areas that flower bulbs can make more attractive. (more)


Floral mosaics are frequently planted in public parks within the framework of a flower exhibition or an important jubilee. If such an event occurs during the spring, spring-flowering bulbs are a good choice because of their bright colors. (more)