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.
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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.
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[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@МиланПотић-б9х]

@@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.

[@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.

[@riverunner9978]

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

[@squalter.kaufmann]

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

[@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.

[@danaplants]

Good afternoon sir,I am very happy to see you to plant the Tulip from the bulbs.I really love the Tulip 🌷, especially many different colors.And thanks with your great explanation in English.Stay safe,sir.Love❤️☘️🍀🙏🌍

[@ericmoore9126]

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

[@danaplants]

Hello Sir!I am doing well.Thanks.How are you?The weather here is little raining all the day.Thank you so much ,sir.Have a wonderful day.❤️🙏🌄🍀🌹🌍

[@Elisabeth_Vidgrain]

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

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Glad you like them!

[@cristinetorralba1478]

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

[@dreamasue]

Oh how I wish you was my neighbor! Your gardens are so beautiful! 💗💗

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@janejohnson6411]

Thank you for the wonderful video, I am in awe of so many beautiful colors in your garden. I love the music you have playing in the background and I must not forget your 4 legged gardening friend, such a beautiful dog.

[@ericmoore9126]

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

[@brigittebergmann3472]

Dear Claus Dalby! Thank you so much for your amazing video. The arrangements and the flowers are hauntingly beautiful! I'm really looking forward to your book in English! Take care and be happy! Very best and warmest wishes from Germany. ❤❤😊😉

[@ericmoore9126]

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

[@risalangdon9883]

Great advice as always Claus! Many thanks!

[@_DeadlyNightshade_]

Everything is so beautiful, clean and tidy. Well done, so much respect for all your hard work and efforts.

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

What a lovely comment - thank you so much and thank you for being here.

[@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

[@McClintockNYC]

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

[@amyhoff1501]

That’s exactly what happened to my tulips last year because I left my pots outside all winter and the drainage holes got frozen shut and every single bulb rotted and I ended up with nothing this spring, thank you 🙏 for talking about what I did wrong

[@tonyshen6450]

I think he watered too much. It is very important to know your zone. I think he lives in a less harsh winter region. that is why he could do what he did. I live in Zone4 in the US. Last Fall I planted tulips in big pot and kept them outside until 3 weeks after the frost around Christmas time. Then I moved the pot in the garage against the outside wall. In the coldest time during the winter, that spot was 26--28 degrees. I moved the pot out when night temperature was around 30. I got great bloom. I failed many times before last year. The tulips do need a few weeks of below freezing temperature,

[@dianekrasuski5677]

@@tonyshen6450 Did you cover the pots?

[@susanmcmahon8867]

I saw one woman who put coffee filters over her drainage holes to keep the dirt from collecting in the holes.

[@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

[@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

[@joypeacegardeningwithcelina]

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

[@marianhintz9981]

I tried this last fall with daffodils, some of them grew the stems but no flowers. I left the pot out all winter. I’m in zone 5. I think this year I will try again and put them in the shed. Yours are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I’ve been waiting for this video😊

[@karie3]

I tried with daffodils and tulips and most of them rotted. For some reason I was under the impression they would need to be watered throughout the winter. I thought because bulbs in the ground get so much moisture with all the rain and snow, I figured in containers they would need some water too. I am also in zone 5. I will try again this winter and cover them.

[@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 💜

[@lizzstrongstrong4930]

God bless you for share your beautiful skills in your beautiful dreams garden

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I’m planting bulbs in pots for the first time this year. I’m in PA, zone 6b/7a and never realized I need to cover them!

[@princessedaphnee]

I love your accent. I enjoyed watching this video🥰 Thank you for existing

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you so much and thank you for your kind words about my video.

[@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.😄

[@thesecondkate]

Fantastic and informative video!! I saw your post on Instagram and subscribed to your channel! I can’t wait for your book to come out in English too!! Will be growing bulbs like this I’m so excited!

[@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.

[@jaspalsingh945]

Blessed are the hands providing sheer joy.

[@joycekuhlman4450]

Thank you for sharing your garden knowledge 🥰

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today joyce 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

[@kimfox5186]

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

[@N99-e6r]

Thanks! Очень нужные даёте рекомендации, В этом году высадила тюльпаны в горшки, надеюсь весной буду любоваться их красотой!!!

[@StuWright]

cool accent claus ! and i liked the tip for covering bulbs after planting

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you so much and thank you for being here.

[@SpringismySeason]

My Orange Emperors are starting to bloom and look incredible!

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

They are just wonderful, are they not.

[@PlantHouseGarden]

Great video 🤗

[@Cdotown3664hello]

Such a gorgeous video! I love your books and learn so much from you each time I watch or read. Thank you!

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

What a lovely comment - thank you very much.

[@gulitt1220]

Always a pleasure to watch your informative and beautiful videos.. it has brought joy to my day 💚 thank you 😊

[@sandraharris6872]

Wow , so many pots ! I am a big fan, more videos please.

[@venicelight1320]

Breathtakingly beautiful! Thank you so much.

[@christinedozier6071]

Music was a lovely accompaniment

[@Alfakkin]

Your garden is a dream 😍

[@wendychandler8304]

There are so many different opinions and instructions - use grit, sand, special bulb feed, that this comes as a relief, and many others, like myself will be grateful to you. In NW England, cold, wet and windy, I wish I could grow such beautiful tulips.

[@louellasettie4643]

Most beautiful & inspiring.... I am so happy to find you on You Tube channel. I will visit often. Thank you sincerely. ~ Louella

[@nicolerince]

Thank you very much Mr Dalby. Nicole from Menlo Park California USA

[@kylieky9169]

Great video Claus!

[@philright8197]

Lots of useful information, thanks.

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@meggiwick7601]

Dear Claus, charming and good humoured as always. Thank you for cheering me up again 😊

[@jamboree2723]

Thank you for the tip to cover them, tried to grow them in pots before and indeed they rotted. Just purchased bulbs today, will try this method!

[@ericmoore9126]

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

[@judilynfitz5863]

Very much informative video, I'm gonna try it this weekend, thanks.

[@sreykimsear]

Your tulips are beautiful...I will try this method.

[@solsticesummer982]

Beautiful! ☺️💕

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you very much and thank you for being here.

[@mcleblanc4968]

Incredibly beautiful

[@PamsMountainGarden]

Thank you for this inspiration! I will pot up some tulips at once.

[@ericmoore9126]

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

[@MedohMengan]

What beautiful tulips

[@ericavesprini469]

Hola los tulipanes son preciosos ..El perrito también muy dulce

[@waneyelena992]

Your have such a beautiful garden.Love it

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you so much 😊

[@saya6899]

Beautiful!!! 💚🪴🌷 I just found your channel, and I already subscribed 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thanks and welcome

[@brendacaceres2430]

How to grow roses in pots? Thanks. I like your videos so much.

[@livingwithplants6043]

Absolutely beautiful😍

[@Lulu-ue2lj]

Thank you, Claus. I always learn so much from you. I really enjoyed the video. I’m wondering where you get your tulip bulbs and when do you order them? Thank you 🌿🦋

[@brandonevanskharrubon5272]

Beautiful .....

[@Disorganise]

Very informative information, thanks very much.

[@veronicavinci7474]

Thank you so mutch for you precolious advise.💐👏👏

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

My pleasure! Thank you for being here.

[@daniellemozafari1524]

Gorgeous!

[@Mary.inthegarden]

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

[@missmurrydesign7115]

Delicious...

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching.

[@freshpetals_]

This will be my first time doing tulips in pots. Hope it will be successful 🤞🏻

[@mirjanamilosavljevic4261]

I am first time trying to do tulips……have a small balcony,few pots will do,good luck 🤞🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@GardenMoxie]

Beautiful video. I hate to ask an unrelated question. I am curious if you are able to keep those tree hydrangeas in their containers outside during the winter or do you bring them inside a cool greenhouse? Thanks for another beautiful video. I love your channel and garden.

[@pamelalane6576]

Beautiful, thank you Claus.

[@hanginwithhippiecowboy7978]

Beautiful 😍

[@mirelaprica6291]

Superbe lalele și narcise!!!

[@wonderfulherennow]

It made me so happy 🤗

[@alicedent8864]

Beautiful 🌷🌷🌷

[@travelingfox6533]

Thank you for interesting video

[@ごろり-g7u]

言葉はわからないけど美しいお庭を見せていただきありがとうございました 今年はプランターに球根を詰めて埋めてみたいと思います 春が楽しみです

[@melness6621]

Thank you for this video. I tried bulbs in pots last year, but nothing came up and now I know why!

[@bettinaschmid1158]

thank you for that! I will definitely try !

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Please do!

[@sillybeeful]

Perfection

[@magdamielcarz331]

Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski ☺️🇵🇱

[@AW-bh6dy]

Wow its an amazing garden. There is so much knowledge and excellent advice thank you so much. I cant wait to use your way of planting and hopefully enjoy lush tulips in the coming year.

[@kellyy4525]

I LOVE this Claus ... and just pre-ordered your book. I always plant daffodils in pots and love it, but now excited to plant tulips as well! Your gardening is just GORGEOUS. Thank you.

[@kimsw9778]

I’m gonna give this a shot Claus. Is it better to wait for cooler weather?

[@smoothsailingmp]

We have many squirrels, one large mole so far, many ,many gophers ( none of our surrounding neighbors fights off gophers so we get all of them from neighbors yards and we've had one young possum our cat killed. So I have no hope for putting tulips out in the garden , nor because of squirrels who dig in my pots. Maybe daffodils.......anyway ....loved just loved your show and will look forward with great anticipation to see how they flourish in the spring I must admit I'm rather jealous, but what can I say.....but we do get huge Matijah Poppies in the summer which don't even give a " hiccup" to the garden. They are just tall with very huge flowers. They really are beautiful

[@annaz9080]

Hi Claus, I love your spring displays but I don't have the room or budget for one so large, can you give us suggestion on bulb combinations for a smaller display like 5-8 containers. I'm sure it is covered in your forth coming book but I'd love to get a jump start. Thanks!

[@ericmoore9126]

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

[@irismoles9369]

Must have a go

[@Maria-zi1zi]

Så smukt, var lige ved at tude ( på den gode måde ) tak for dine dejlige inspirerende videoer😍

[@sarahmarti141]

Masterful!

[@peggydove8756]

I'm going to try this and put them in the shed in backyard. Hopefully the field mice will stay out!!

[@landscapedesignmanagement]

Container King 👑

[@Garnetspagrud]

What is the temperature range you hold them at during the winter? Should the be allowed to go below freezing? Thank you Love your videos!!

[@pertelote4526]

Mine survived minus 20 degrees Celsius last winter; I put them outside, under the terrace. The pots were not covered with snow.

[@shahilanathan8067]

Hi I’m Celine from Canada, thanks for the video, could you please show hoe to cover the pots after planting tulips bulbs.thanks

[@trishhopkins3380]

I have learnt so much about bulb planting that is important from this video. Thank you. I want the book .HOW DO I BUY IT

[@malam70]

Heaven on Earth you have there, Sir! I have a question for you: may I plant some of my tulip bulbs right now? Is it too late for that? Thank you and greetings from Romania!

[@naturalroots]

we miss you Mr Claus🥰