How to grow tulips in pots

In this video I show how you can plant tulip bulbs and other spring bulbs in pots and containers. I'm giving usefull tips and if you follow my description you can be sure to have succes.
I'm showing following plants:
Tulip 'Apricot Fox'
Narcissus 'Katie Heath'
Viola cornuta 'Terracotta'
Narcissus 'Katie Heath'
Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
Narcissus 'Chromacolor'
Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold'
Tulip 'Sanne'
Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' and salad
Tulip 'Belle Epoque'
Heuchera 'Coral Bells'
Salad and Viola cornuta 'Terracotta'
Tulip 'Menton'
Tulip 'Ballerina'
Euphorbia amagdaloides 'Purpurea'
Philadelhus coronarius 'Aureus'
Tulip 'Queen og Night'
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Amber Jubilee'
In the video I'm also talking about my forth comming book - Containers in the Garden - which will be released 8th March 2022.
You can preorder the book here:
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My name is Claus Dalby, and I live in Risskov on the outskirts of Aarhus in Denmark. To date, I have written about 30 books on flowers and gardens in Danish, and my garden has been featured on many TV shows. In March 2022 my first book in English will be available. I consider my home (built in1908), and its garden with its neighboring wood, as my sanctuary. When I started gardening in 1996, there was just a large lawn covering approximately 1 acre (4,000 square meters), but today the grass is long gone - replaced by 15 hedged rooms with varying colors and moods. Additionally, one of my great passions is growing in pots, arranged to create spectacular container gardens, which I will share quite a bit about on this channel. Decor and creating moods have always interested me - both outside and inside - and I love to use the flowers from my garden for bouquets and to inspire other crafts that create a sense of hygge.
Join me on:
Instagram: / clausdalby
Discover my books on my garden and hobbies at:
Klematis: www.klematis.dk/l/Have

[@grannygarden5887]

Good god man , you are so blessed. If ever i needed a double dose of amazing, lovely, spectacular, peaceful, and calming this was the video . The look back at spring and the music somehow transported me to better times. God bless you!

[@user-wj5yz2pw5t]

@@nemkini We are aware that the production of tulips and other bulbs has its downsides, but a solution must be found. Maybe we should reduce the use of pesticides and increase the price of bulbs that are not expensive anyway.

[@julieathome7793]

Hi all, I followed his method exactly last year and had a great success rate. I live in zone 7, and placed them under the bench on my covered porch throughout winter. I could have placed them in my unheated garage, but I didn’t want to risk inviting critters there. Tip: You may need to cover the pots with chicken wire or plastic sheets if you have squirrels in your area.

[@gabbinggaby]

This is very helpful as I am in zone 7 as well!

[@preciousshortie]

would putting them in an unheated shed work too? im in the same zone as you.

[@julieathome7793]

@@preciousshortie yes, it should be fine, take it out and start watering once you see leaves shooting up

[@preciousshortie]

Thanks!

[@Cmm474]

Thanks! Zone 7 also was wondering if my porch would be the safest spot. I’ll have to cover since we have squirrels.

[@mwallace2628]

Beautiful flowers, beautiful music, and wonderful gardening advice. Thank you Claus for your much appreciated respites in a world that doesn't make much sense right now.

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

So nice of you

[@margaritaharvey9404]

Thank you so much for putting the names of the plants/tulips as they appear. Very clear and easy to see, and so helpful. I could watch the videos time and time again.

[@tatianaapostolovic4096]

What a heavently garden! What a stylish choose of amazing plants❤️ Thanks a lot for Your advices and one special huge gratitude for the indication of flower varieties❤️

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Wow! My mouth dropped to the floor Mr. Claus!! This looks so easy and doable. Thanks for the tips!

[@LauraJoyMaker]

Your garden is a piece of art …a beautiful painting 👌🏻🧡

[@mariale7821]

Thanks for the key tips on covering the containers. Also, I never thought about packing in 20 bulbs on a 12 inch diameter container either; that’s what makes it look fuller.

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today Mary and how is the weather over there

[@xz9376]

Thank you for the secret of covering pots!

[@kathyberal5623]

I've never had much luck growing tulips in pots-they end up rotting. Perhaps because I left them exposed to our -30 Canadian winters with lots of snow. I will take your suggestion and cover them this year in a much more sheltered spot. Fingers crossed that I, too, will have beautiful pots to beatify my front door. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to the book.

[@achnix3167]

I think they just get too much water. Same for me last year ... I also want to try mixing in some grit so the soil is drained better

[@rulu3345]

Same, I tried last year in window boxes and a lot of them rotted, I wonder if I tried terra cotta planters if it might be a different outcome? (Southwestern Ontario)

[@kaleboy5741]

same thing happened to me! how disappointing and smelly! i think this year i'll leave them in the garage/shed and water them one a month as a test

[@kaleboy5741]

@@rulu3345 the terracotta might crack due to the water absorption and freezing

[@achnix3167]

@@rulu3345 no

[@alisonsneed3707]

A perfect video: visually, the instruction, the clips of them blooming. This is all that one could want.

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching my video.

[@jackieremis6533]

You inspired me last year with your beautiful pots of bulbs. I did eight containers and layered them. What a show piece and just absolutely a joy for me and my neighbors. Thank you for your great tips!

[@susangentile7094]

What did you layer?

[@riverunner9978]

I love dreaming of what will emerge in spring! ☀️❤️

[@ruralangwin]

Respite from our burning home. California. With gratitude.

[@leelastarsky]

Your garden is so inspirational, Claus! My tulips are just finishing here (Australia) so your advice about what to do with them afterwards was perfectly timed! Thankyou!!

[@risalangdon9883]

Great advice as always Claus! Many thanks!

[@RevAcres01]

Thank you so much I've been waiting on this video and looking forward to seeing more tulip plantings in the garden. Excited to order your book.

[@arlenebraithwaite1645]

So glad I watched this video last year. I took your advice and covered my pots planted with tulip bulbs. In the past the bulbs would rot out because I didn't cover them. This year my pots are full of gorgeous tulip leaves sprouting. I am anxiously waiting for the beautiful blooms. Thanks Mr. Dalby.

[@venicelight1320]

Breathtakingly beautiful! Thank you so much.

[@manoelaliechti4653]

Hi 🙋‍♀️ from New Zealand 🇳🇿 love this video 🪴🥰 spring time now in NZ🇳🇿

[@yasamanhosseini4534]

Thank you so much for this wonderful guide, Claus! 💚I grew up in a house with a large yard and we always had tons of plants and flowers. Now I only have a small balcony in my own home, but I can still enjoy planting flowers in pots! Tulips will be this years project.😄

[@cecik5578]

How absolutely enchanting.💕

[@steverickard4633]

So beautiful! Thanks for the tips. I’ve just planted my bulbs but will definitely put in greenhouse over winter.

[@lilwilliams7277]

Simply wonderful, thank you Claus. Your book will be on my Christmas list 🥰

[@yluna5471]

Ohhh perfect timing! Just bought my Bulbs yesterday! Thanks Also, just Preordered your book and cannot wait to receive it.

[@gaylschubert5700]

Thank you for the tutorial! I am excited to receive my tulip order.

[@lucytree7892]

I had no idea how many pots you use. Since squirrels like to dig up my bulbs, I'm looking forward to planting them in containers using your helpful hints. I love the lettuce you grow in containers. I can't wait to finally get your book published in English.

[@rosanapasquini8714]

Your garden is like a work of art

[@QueenbeeDowtin0407]

Thank you so much! Watching your videos bring me so much joy, you are truly inspiring me to try for the first time plants some bulbs in containers. Your videos are truly delightful, the music everything! Thank you Mr Claus 💜

[@kst6959]

What a beautiful porch. Thank you for displaying the names in the video - great inspiration and resource! Natural art.🎨

[@McClintockNYC]

Very helpful! Nice to dream of spring. Thank you!

[@imagination914]

Thank you so much its wonderful how you had the footage from how they looked last spring. This really helped me understand. This is a great tutorial many thanks 😊

[@rebekahcannon8391]

Breathtaking footage! Thank you!

[@convinth]

Most interesting & informative, Claus. Soaking the pots, shielding them from the winter weather & not watering until the new growth first appears. I'll be trying your technique this winter.

[@Elisabeth_Vidgrain]

Thank you so much Claus for your precious advice and beautiful videos during the entire season

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Glad you like them!

[@pirosbalvi8598]

Your arrangements are very, very tasteful !

[@kylieky9169]

Great video Claus!

[@bridgetulrich1711]

I cannot wait to try this with my spring bulbs!

[@madhavisunkara6070]

Thank you so much. Best video on growing tulips in containers that I came across

[@siobhanbraithwaite4176]

I loved your video - thanks you. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Your garden looks amazing

[@kimfox5186]

I am definitely going to do this with my spring bulbs. Thank you

[@highlights-verlagtv8120]

Dear Claus, thanks a lot for this tutorial! It‘s perfect! Now I know the diameter of the pot and how many bulbs it contains. The video is very inspiring. Next week I‘ll go on a hunt for beautiful white and pink tulip bulbs. I also love the idea of using red salad in the arrangement. Your hint for well watering and than covering the pots is great!

[@cristinetorralba1478]

Thank you for sharing your tips re planting tulips. I will try your method this fall.

[@diamondslashranch]

I’m so excited to get your book! Great video as always.

[@daiseegray9110]

Beautiful book cover excited to view. 🐝🌼

[@squalter.kaufmann]

Thank you! Bulbs are like a bit of needed magic. Especially when they come to ‘life’ after a refrigerated cold period. 💐

[@ajohan7]

Thank you for this beautiful video. This year we try plating bulbs in containers after your advise. We look so much forward to spring.

[@joypeacegardeningwithcelina]

Love all the Spring bulbs and all the other beautiful plants. Ever so peaceful and wonderful , im also dreaming of Spring 💚

[@Adi-tt5ox]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden and knowledge with us! I think a lot of people will enjoy lovely tulips come next spring because of this video! One of the few sunny spots in my garden is the front stoop, and I never considered putting bulbs in pots, but of course I will now!

[@emiliechu268]

Isn’t this heaven on earth? Absolutely stunning.

[@Malagom5091]

C’était un enchantement d’écouter et voir vos si précieux conseils ! Merci 🙏 monsieur.

[@Irreklee]

Stunning!

[@carolliska]

The best video here on KZbin about this topic. Thank you for explaining it so well. You are amazing Claus!! P.S. I bought your book already! I can't wait for next year to get it.

[@b.f.f.3700]

Beautiful!

[@selahroseofsharon]

WOW Beautiful gardens, Tulips are my favorite! I will give try and give them a go this year.

[@miyotafenouil1955]

I am so lucky to find this Tube as I have a hundred of tulips to plant in Japan in cold area. Thank you!!!

[@daniellemozafari1524]

Gorgeous!

[@catherineslavin7324]

So beautiful! Thank you.

[@lucerocarmona9926]

Thank you for the great information. Just beautiful. 💖

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today Licero and how is the weather over there

[@graceb2009]

Thanks for sending us your beatiful videos...I like your your garden

[@mariacristinalastrabelgran1258]

This garden is breathtaking. Thank you, Mr. Dalby and congrats!

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today Maria and how is the weather over there

[@natashachambers4318]

Those flowers were spectacular 😊. I’ve just planted tulips in pots for the first time and now realise that I haven’t watered them anywhere near as much as I should have! Thanks for a great educational video.

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you Mr.Daley, your gardens are a work of art! Beautiful, gorgeous, stunning ❤️🌺💚🙃

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today joy and how is the weather over there and

[@yvettemena2024]

I'm so excited to try my hand at planting bulbs in containers! It makes me so happy to see tulips, hyacinths, and crocus' in the spring after a long winter! Thank you Claus!!

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today mena and how is the weather over there

[@jamieflint2550]

Thank you for the tips! Only some of my potted bulbs came up last year, so hopefully I'll have better luck this time! Beautiful garden, as always!

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today jamie and how is the weather over there

[@juliemarriottRN]

I love your videos. I get so many great ideas. I am going to plant the salad crops in pots like you did. Such a nice touch and so simple.

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today Julie and how is the weather over there

[@santranslate]

It's a beautiful courtyard!

[@3kidmama]

I can't wait to try planting tulips in containers this yr. I've never heard about needing to cover the pots during the winter - excellent advise! Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise with the rest of us who love your gardens! I look forward to your beautiful book!

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

So nice of you

[@rebeccabrookens2443]

Thank you! All of your videos are so informative. I purchased 360 bulbs to plant this Fall, some in containers and some in my garden. Already looking forward to spring 🌷

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today Rebecca and how is the weather over there

[@lisatague305]

Absolutely stunning , I’ve never seen such vivid colors . Thank you for sharing your knowledge !

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today Lisa and how is the weather over there

[@jenniferglynn963]

Thank you Claus. i am inspired to grow some bulbs in pots this year. Your instructions are very thorough. I am pre ordering your book...can't wait!!

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today Jennifer and how is the weather over there

[@joycekuhlman4450]

Thank you for sharing your garden knowledge 🥰

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today joyce and how is the weather over there

[@lindajones2558]

OH MY GOSH! I'm so excited! In zone 6b waiting for my bulb order! Whoo hoo! I most certainly will try many container plantings. I need to watch this video a few times. I would love to see more videos about tips for tulip planting. And, I need to order your book! have a great weekend and look forward to your next video!

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today Linda and how is the weather over there

[@marzannagrzechnik660]

It is such a pleasure to watch your videos! Looking forward to receiving your book, great news

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you so much!

[@BeFree-BeFrugal]

This video came at just the right time I’ve just got some free tulip bulbs 🙋‍♀️all the best from the UK

[@Nettesvideo]

Your beautiful displays make me long for Spring even though we still have Summer temperatures here in Denmark.

[@ritasinger4208]

This will be the year I plant my tulips in pots thanks to your advise. I just watched your KZbin chat with Linda Vater and immediately ordered your book. Can’t wait to read it cover to cover. Thank you for sharing your love of gardening.

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you so, so much for this kind comment and for ordering my book - I hope you will enjoy it.

[@ddreileyz]

Amazingly perfectly beautiful.

[@jemmaleofitz1152]

Hello, you always provide such breathe taking vistas & a wealth of knowledge. Thank u.

[@pamelalane6576]

Beautiful, thank you Claus.

[@jaspalsingh945]

Blessed are the hands providing sheer joy.

[@biggirlbri]

Absolutely Stunning!

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you so much!

[@nickhale2900]

Lovely garden, lovely man.

[@kathleenberkheiser626]

Thank you for this beautiful and informative video! Tulips are my favorite spring flowers.

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

You are so welcome!

[@lianelindsey1407]

Tulip are the queen of the spring 🪴 gardens Thank you🌷💐

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

So nice of you

[@wendychandler8304]

I bought your beautiful book which came on Thursday, and I've recommended it to many friends, photographers and gardeners. Its pages, so full of glorious coloured photos are really helpful with plant names too. Thank you Claus for publishing this lovely book.

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you so, so much for your kind words about my book - I am truly pleased you like it.

[@alexshibuart]

Love that music ❤️❤️❤️ It's so soothing

[@Mary.inthegarden]

I love all of the information!! Thank you so much 😊

[@mcleblanc4968]

Incredibly beautiful

[@christinetrewin9717]

Thank you Claus I now know why I have not been successful with pots and tulips in the past. I have a large order of Dutch bulbs waiting in my garage for planting and now I have the knowledge for success ! I will let you know how I get on in the spring 2022. 😍😎🇫🇷

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Best of luck!

[@8Gammie]

Love your videos and instructions. You have created beauty all around you. I'm so happy to have your videos to help me along. love,hugs,prayers.

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today Barbara and how is the weather over there

[@darlinemcginity8996]

Thank you so much for talking about how to grow tulips in pots. I planted tulips in pots and put them outside did not cover them and alas, they did not produce any flowers, and when I looked into the soil, they were disappeared. Like you said they rotted in the soil 😮! Thanks to you now I know better😊

[@Nat-mk7gb]

Just wonderful to see all your tulip display with lovely tune in the background. Really makes me dream of spring ❤️👍🏻Thank you for making this video for us

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today Na and how is the weather over there

[@thepurplegardener4856]

Thanks for the covering tip because a lot of my bulbs rotted in the soil last year. I will definitely try covering next spring!!! Thanks for the video 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today purple and how is the weather over there

[@bernadette721]

Thank you for such an informative, organized and easy to understand video. Your garden is just wonderful.

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today Ann and how is the weather over there and

[@christinedozier6071]

Music was a lovely accompaniment

[@solsticesummer982]

Beautiful! ☺️💕

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you very much and thank you for being here.

[@mayarada2059]

I am absolutely very interested to grow more tulips in Pots for next year , and thank you for sharing .

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

The pleasure is all mine - thank you for watching.

[@ninarosesalonsdethesvaisel2013]

Magnifiques fleurs ⚘🌷

[@micaelrutledge5176]

So very beautiful! Thank you for showing us that this beauty is available to us as well.

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

That is such a lovely comment - thank you very much.

[@alicedent8864]

Beautiful 🌷🌷🌷