To start, he said tulips don't like being kept in wet soil, so drainage is key with this flower. Ish sugggested it's "ideal" to have a hole at the bottom of your pot to allow excess water to drain ...

But if you are determined to use a pot, there are other steps you can take to protect your tulips. "I plant mine in pots and cover with strawberry netting", suggested one green-fingered social ...