With the arrival of Spring we can look forward to the blooming of all those bulbs planted in the fall. There will be plenty of color and in some cases a heady fragrance too. Yellow daffodils will complement the many shades of the tulips and hyacinths that can be planted in many different combinations. This article by Lauren Dunec Hoang which I found on the Houzz website describes fourteen such colorful combinations.

If the popularity of our first spring container garden story is any indication, we?re all more than ready to welcome the start of the new season. Whether spring has sprung in your area or you?re still waiting for the snow to melt, here is a fresh crop of spring container inspiration.

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1. Stop-you-in-your-tracks fragrance. The sweet, heady fragrance of hyacinths is strong enough to perfume an entryway, courtyard or small backyard. Mass them in a container to make the fragrance even more powerful and then put a few cut stems in water to enjoy indoors.
Note: Hyacinth and other spring-blooming bulbs are planted in the fall. If you missed the boat but still want a spring show, pick up potted bulbs from your local nursery and either replant them in a container or sink the nursery pots into a container. Bulbs of all varieties need well-draining soil.
Water requirement: Moderate to high
Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade

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2. Classic spring combination. Complementary purple and yellow blooms are a classic pairing at any time of year. For spring, try lavender-colored hyacinths, deep purple pansies and sunny yellow daffodils. Variegated ivy adds a trailing element, and winter branches provide height.
Water requirement: Moderate to high
Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade

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3. Pastel rainbow. Bicolored violas, tiny grape hyacinths, purple hyacinths, miniature yellow daffodils and pink tulips make a cheerful doorstep combination. To have all bulbs bloom at the same time in a container, pick up a combination bulb bag at planting time and layer the bulbs according to the package instructions.