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Tulips in pots

From chirpy canary yellow and day-glow orange, through sugary pinks and sumptuous maroons to blends of many shades in a single bloom, tulips offer an unequalled spring colour palette. And there’s no easier way to experiment than in containers – here their blooms are engagingly elevated, they can be grouped for a concentrated splash and positioned in the areas where you spend the most time.

By growing several varieties in the same pot, you can enhance their appearance by combining complementary or contrasting colours and shapes. Choose from flamboyant, over-sized

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