{"id":125148,"date":"2025-10-16T05:21:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T05:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/125148\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T05:21:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T05:21:15","slug":"gardener-names-one-flower-to-plant-in-october-for-most-colourful-garden-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/125148\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardener names one flower to plant in October for &#8216;most colourful garden&#8217; in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A gardening expert has shared how Brits can achieve a colourful garden next year by planting a certain flower in October, and how to do it correctly and where to buy them from<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Young-green-tulip-sprouts-grow-from-the-soil-in-spring-close-up.jpg\" alt=\"Tulip shoots shoots from black earth in spring. Sprouts of broad, green leaves make their way out of the ground.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>How to plant your tulip bulbs(Image: Ekaterina savyolova via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The tulip, a vibrant <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/lifestyle\/gardening\/alan-titchmarsh-shares-5-must-36061954\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">flower<\/a> that brings us immense joy in mid to late <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/lifestyle\/gardening\/brits-should-plant-5-flowers-36022042\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">spring<\/a>, comes in a plethora of colours for you to choose from.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Ensure to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/lifestyle\/gardening\/plant-1-tree-garden-can-36065355\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">plant<\/a> your Tulip bulbs in well-drained soil and ideally where they can bask in the full sun during late spring. I personally enjoy planting Tulip bulbs in my pots, plants, tubs, beds and borders, writes popular Instagram gardener Tom Strowlger.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Some of my Tulip bulbs are planted in tight clusters to create a burst of colour in a small area, while others are arranged in neat rows. Their versatility allows for creativity when planting.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/lifestyle\/rats-steer-clear-gardens-wont-36065079\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36065079\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rats will steer clear of gardens and won&#8217;t return if you remove one common item<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/lifestyle\/three-plants-prune-october-36055778\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36055778\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Three plants to &#8216;prioritise&#8217; pruning this month or risk no blooms next year<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The bulbs should be planted about 15cm deep to provide support for their main green stems to stay upright above ground, reports <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/garden\/1960188\/gardener-tips-flowers-plant-now\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the Express<\/a>. Our goal is to create a cornucopia of colour in our spring garden. You can even opt for varieties with differently shaped petals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">With an extensive variety of Tulips available, you can find ones that suit your <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/lifestyle\/gardening\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">gardening<\/a> taste. So, let&#8217;s plant them, forget about them for a bit, and watch as they burst into action next spring.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">For more seasonal gardening advice and tips, follow Tom on <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/instagram\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and TikTok @garden_with_tom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. 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