The spring floral parade marches on, abetted by the seasonally mild weather of the last few days.
Here’s a view of the Parkway Bed, looking east.
This end of the Parkway Bed is a particularly sunny spot, and many flowering bulb varieties like to bloom here first.
Here’s a view of the Driveway Border from the sidewalk. Please ignore the utility flags.
The species tulip Tulipa dasystemon is having its star turn. Its white-tipped flowers of gold are bursting open everywhere. There is a good reason you may think it looks like T. tarda, as the John Scheepers catalog says the two are so closely related they “could be one and the same.”
In the upper right corner you can see some of the last Tulipa turkestanica to still be in bloom.
Several hybrid tulips are showing off their first blooms in this favored sunny spot. The orange ones above are ‘Princess Irene’, the red and yellow is ‘Helmar’.
Another view of ‘Princess Irene’.
‘Helmar’ closed to the morning cold.
Tulip ‘Parade’ is just beginning to adorn the garden with a scattering of dramatic red blooms.
‘Parade’ is a good example of why you need to view tulips from above, not just from the side. The black base edged in yellow is quite a treat.
These first hybrid tulip blooms are just a signal that the real heart of the Tulip season will soon be with us. I, for one, am excited. How about you?
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This tulip looks great….
I agree!
What a treat for your neighbors and everyone walking by!
That was a big part of my goal.
Beautiful.
Thanks!
They look beautiful, Jason!
Thank you!
There’s more to come?! They certainly more interesting than snowdrops.
Many, many more! Watch this space!
Your neighbours must love walking by your house, everyone must have a smile on their face! Lovely display.
Thank you! I do get some compliments.
The tulips are beautiful as always, the red and orange ones in particular. The Tulipa dasystemon also make a lovely display in the garden.
Yes, the T. dasystemon is a winner.
Your border looks really lovely Jason and must be so nice for passersby to admire. 😃 I like Parade – bold and classy at the same time. My late ones are in flower now as all the warm sunshine through April brought them on quicker.
‘Parade’ is a winner in my book – very glad I planted it.
Beautiful display. Always nice to walk down a street like yours and view all the lovely flowers. I am sure your neighbors love your flowers.
I’ve been getting lots of compliments this spring!
The hybrids are beautiful but more and more I’m appreciating the species tulips. Borders look colorful and welcoming. Lucky neighbors.
Species tulips are definitely underutilized.
Tulip season is a great thing, glad to see yours is starting!
Makes me very happy!
Geez, I was excited because I finally had two daffodils blooming. 🙂
Every spring flower is exciting.
Quite a beautiful sight. I bet your neighbors smile every time the go by.
I just like the attention.
I wish I lived in your neighborhood. I’d be standing on the sidewalk every day, just taking in the beauty. They’re gorgeous!
Thank you!
What a joyous celebration your tulips are, for all who get to see them in person and for your readers, who get to see them virtually! That princess Irene is such a charmer. My tulips are wrapping it up for this season (I tend to plant “early” varieties), but T. batalinii Bright Gem is at its peak and looking splendid. It’s a fave! It would fit well in your tulip family.
The T. batalinii are little charmers, for sure! I think I have a couple of them.
The combination of daffodils and tulips is spring joy at its best, and I ditto all who say that walking by must be a treat. The photo of Parade is remarkable — lovely pairing!
Definitely glad I planted some ‘Parade’ last fall.
I’m with Shoreacres! Holy cats, what a thrill it would be to be your neighbor.
Aw, shucks.
They are wonderful! Thanks for sharing. I know what you mean about viewing from the top. I did a Vase on Monday with some a few weeks ago and I was so disappointed after I’d taken my photographs, written and posted, to see that my nameless yellow had turned into the most amazing star in the sunshine – I should have waited.
That’s what I say to myself all the time. The garden will always look best two days after or before you take the photo.
My favorite view of tulips is when the sun is shining through their petals. These are all beautiful though, even without that happening.
Yes, they catch the sunlight beautifully.
They are wonderful. 🌷
Happy gardening!
Same to you, Sara!
Your neighbors sure are lucky folk! Loving your display! Some mighty fine tulips there.xxx
I like to think so – thanks!