Style solutions with spring bulbs - romantic


Pot flowers in white containers
Keep it simple for a naturally romantic look
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Flowers can make a home and spring bulbs are perfect for creating a welcoming feeling. The Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre bring you a collection of original, easy to recreate and cost–effective design ideas that will bring a touch of colour and style to your home.

The look... Create an elegant romantic look with delicate Crocus bulbs. Planting them tightly together creates beautiful contrast with green stems and white and yellow petals.

Bulbs used... Crocus vernus 'Jeanne d'Arc.'

How do I create this...

1. Place a selection of Crocus bulbs into pots and planters of varying shapes and sizes.

2. Place your pots and planters – or even household containers – at different heights to create variety and contrast.

Top tip... As the buds come into flower, provide a fine misting of water now and then to protect the flowers from drying out.

Pink flowers add colour and romance to the garden
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The look... Re–use old items like washing up bowls – it doesn’t matter if they’re not water tight anymore.

Bulbs used... Tulips such as Tulipa ‘Angelique’, Tulipa ‘Page polka’, and Tulipa ‘winterberg.’

How do I create this...

1. Find an old container strong enough to hold soil and bulbs, and suitable for planting.

2. Plant the bulbs so that they are 1/3 above the soil and make sure they are tightly packed together.

Top tip... Generally speaking, bulbs planted in pots won’t be damaged by winter cold as long as you don’t plant them too close to the outside of the pot where freezing temperatures can penetrate. If you expect temperatures far below freezing, you can wrap the pots with something like bubble wrap.

For more style ideas...

The Netherlands Flower Bulb Centre have compiled a free CD–ROM which is packed with simple style tips and easy to follow advice. From 'how to' guides on everything from planting bulbs in pots to caring for them and tips on which bulbs grow best the CD shows how simple it is to update your home using Spring bulbs. Please contact The Netherlands Flower Bulb Centre on 020 7244 1930 for your copy. www.flowerbulbs.co.uk