Tulip Mania
My 5 Favorite Tulips
Tulips Picks and Tips:
Visitors to my springtime garden often remark on the gorgeous and unusual tulips I grow. I cannot take credit for them, as I did not breed them, but I do look out for the most stunning varieties and combinations. Here are a few that I consider must-haves for my garden.
1. Angelique — Gorgeous peony-like blooms that are white with a touch of blush at the edges.
2. Princess Irene (aka Prinses Irene) — The unusual color combination of melon and plum mark this striking tulip and make it a favorite for cut flower bouquets.
3. Black Parrot — A dark maroon so rich and velvety you will swear it is black. This tulip also has wonderfully frilly edges and looks dramatic paired with most other bulbs.
4. Bleu Amiable — A soft, silvery lilac on a single, tall stem, Just one of these in a bud vase on my bedside table is all I need.
5. Spring Green — The palest yellow tinged with green highlights make this tulip a fresh addition to any yard and ideal to combine with brighter yellow and whites.
If you get too busy to plant tulips in the fall (or live in the deep South), don’t despair, you can purchase them in pots already forced into bloom at local garden centers and florist shops. This spring, take note of what kinds…