About Best Tulips Australia

Best Tulips Australia was born from a simple frustration: why is it so difficult to find reliable, Australia-specific advice on growing tulips? Every spring, we watched gardeners across the country struggle with imported Dutch bulbs, following Northern Hemisphere advice that simply doesn't work in our unique climate. We knew there had to be a better way.

Our journey began in a small Melbourne backyard in 2019, where our founding team first experimented with pre-chilling techniques adapted specifically for Australian conditions. Those early trials taught us that growing tulips successfully in Australia requires understanding not just the "how" but the "why" behind each technique. It's not enough to know you need to refrigerate bulbs—you need to understand vernalisation, the biological process that triggers flowering, and how our warm winters disrupt this natural cycle.

Since then, we've tested over 50 tulip varieties across different Australian climate zones, from the cool highlands of Tasmania to the challenging warmth of Brisbane. We've documented optimal chilling periods for each variety, identified which types perform best as perennials versus annuals in our conditions, and developed planting calendars tailored to each Australian state. Every piece of advice on this site comes from hands-on experience in Australian soil.

What sets us apart is our commitment to practical, tested advice. We don't just repeat information from international gardening books. When we recommend a specific pre-chilling duration or planting depth, it's because we've trialled it ourselves in Australian conditions. When we suggest particular varieties, it's because we've grown them successfully and watched them perform over multiple seasons. Our Darwin Hybrid recommendations, for instance, come from five years of comparative growing trials in both Melbourne and Sydney gardens.

We believe that growing tulips should be accessible to every Australian gardener, from complete beginners planting their first bulb to experienced horticulturalists seeking to expand their spring displays. That's why we've created comprehensive guides covering everything from basic planting techniques to advanced topics like forcing tulips for indoor display and saving bulbs for future seasons.

Our product recommendations are carefully curated to help you find quality bulbs from trusted sources. We partner with Amazon Australia to provide convenient purchasing options, and as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This allows us to continue testing new varieties and developing the in-depth guides that help Australian gardeners succeed. Every recommendation is based on our genuine experience and assessment of quality.

Whether you're dreaming of a cottage garden filled with romantic Double Late tulips, a formal display of elegant Darwin Hybrids, or simply want to add a few pots of spring colour to your balcony, we're here to help you succeed. Welcome to the Best Tulips Australia community—we're excited to share our passion for these magnificent flowers with you.