Passionate tulip enthusiasts helping Australians grow extraordinary gardens
Best Tulip Australia began in 2024 with a simple frustration: why was it so difficult to find reliable, Australia-specific advice for growing tulips? Our founder, having spent years experimenting with different bulb varieties, chilling techniques, and planting schedules across Victoria's Dandenong Ranges, realised that most available information was written for Northern Hemisphere gardeners and simply didn't translate to Australian conditions.
What started as a personal blog documenting successful (and unsuccessful) tulip experiments quickly grew into something larger. Fellow gardeners from Sydney to Perth began reaching out, sharing their own experiences, asking questions, and seeking recommendations for bulbs that would actually thrive in their specific climate zones.
Today, Best Tulip Australia has evolved into a dedicated resource for Australian tulip enthusiasts of all experience levels. Our team has collectively planted over 50,000 bulbs across every major climate zone in Australia, from the cool highlands of Tasmania to the challenging subtropical conditions of Queensland. We've tested countless varieties, experimented with every chilling method imaginable, and documented which products genuinely perform versus those that disappoint.
We believe that every Australian garden deserves the spectacular spring display that tulips provide. But we also know that growing tulips in Australia requires specific knowledge that you won't find in standard gardening books. Our reversed seasons, unique soil conditions, and diverse climate zones demand a tailored approach.
That's why we're committed to providing comprehensive, honest, and practical advice. When we recommend a product, it's because we've personally tested it in Australian conditions. When we suggest a technique, it's because we've seen it work across multiple growing seasons. And when something doesn't perform as advertised, we'll tell you—saving you time, money, and disappointment.
We partner with Amazon Australia to make our recommended products easily accessible. This affiliate relationship helps support our work while allowing us to maintain complete editorial independence. We never let commercial considerations influence our recommendations—our reputation depends on providing advice you can trust.
Whether you're planting your first tulip bulb or you're an experienced gardener looking to expand your collection with rare species varieties, we're here to help you succeed. Welcome to the Best Tulip Australia community.
The passionate gardeners behind the advice
Founder & Head Horticulturist
With over 15 years of experience in ornamental bulb cultivation, Sarah holds a Certificate IV in Horticulture and has worked with botanical gardens across Victoria. Her specialty is adapting Dutch growing techniques for Australian conditions.
Climate Zone Specialist
James brings expertise in growing tulips across Australia's diverse climate zones. Based in Brisbane, he's developed innovative techniques for successful tulip cultivation in subtropical and tropical regions where conventional wisdom says it can't be done.
Content & Research Lead
Emma combines her background in agricultural science with a passion for accessible writing. She ensures all our guides are thoroughly researched, scientifically accurate, and easy to follow for gardeners of all skill levels.
Every piece of advice is tested and verified in Australian conditions before we publish it.
We only recommend products we've personally used and would buy with our own money.
We learn as much from our readers as they learn from us. Your experiences shape our content.
Written by Australians, for Australians. We understand the unique challenges of gardening here.