Top Tulip

[callmemadam]

How gardeners plan ahead and then reap the rewards! As described here I ordered my tulips last August and am loving them this month. The warm weather is hurrying them along and only a few common red ones, not planted by me, are still to come.

I ordered the Venetian Collection and I'm giving the prize, 10/10 to Cairo. It's a lovely mix of amber shades on tall, strong stems and lasts a long time. I'm also very impressed by the lily flowered, very dark purple one, whose name I've lost.

Big disappointment: I also ordered some of my favourite 'Ballerina' tulips. These have turned out spindly things, not at all like the beauties I used to grow. Perhaps they're in the wrong soil, perhaps I'll try another supplier for that variety next year.

I should be able to gloat over the jewel colours of tulips for a little longer, and from both kitchen windows!

Comments

[rosathome.livejournal.com]

Mine have turned out beautifully, too. I don't remember the names, but I went for pinks, from the palest pink on white streaks to deep, almost purpley, pink, and they are looking fab.

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

Hurrah!

[ramblingfancy.livejournal.com]

Lovely!!! Miranda and I will be around Easter Monday afternoon and don't know your plans, but if you'll be ready to show off the tulips in person drop me a line, as always would love to see you! Don't do TOO much Easter Gardening though with this lovely weather - spare a thought for your back! :)