3 With euphorbia: Tulipa 'Orange Emperor' and Euphorbia characias
Another classic way of growing tulips is clustered in pots. Here tall terracotta pots of Tulipa 'Orange Emperor' are repeated at intervals along a pathway. This simple contrast of colour, texture and form is strengthened by subtle detailing — such as the way the terracotta pots mimic the shape and colour of the tulip flower — while the green markings at the base of the tulip flower which soften the bold use of orange return the eye to the euphorbia and tulip foliage. If not keen on orange, you could substitute the tulips with other single colours such as deep-purple 'Queen of Night' or frilly 'Black Parrot'. You could also use a glazed pot matching the colour of your chosen tulips.
