So our garden’s tulips really are at their peak now, and I can’t let the moment go without one more post.
The Lily-flowered Tulip ‘Ballerina’ is really the star of the moment.
I love the shape and the glowing orange color overlaid with scarlet.
The way it catches the afternoon light is just luminous. It’s so luminous that I looked up synonyms to see if there was a better word (something that would imply “super luminous”) but I couldn’t find one.
Here’s a picture from the other side of the Driveway Border that also catches the little pocket of Tulips I planted on the other side of the path.
‘Couleur Cardinal’, to the upper right above, is a nice companion with its deeper red brushed with purple. And the little ‘Hawera’ Narcissi still make a nice underplanting.
The yellow base inside ‘Couleur Cardinal’ makes a nice surprise.
‘Helmar’ is still looking very good, stretching to a greater height as the big red ‘Parade’ drops its petals and marches off into retirement.
I shouldn’t end without a nod toward two of the later-blooming Species Tulips, varieties of T. clusiana: ‘Lady Jane’ in red and white and T. clusiana ‘Tubergen’s Gem’ in red and yellow. ‘Tubergen’s Gem’ is one of Judy’s favorites, so I’ll plant some more in the fall.
This new Tulip planting almost justifies the pain of sewer repair, I must say. How is your Tulip season winding up?
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My tulip season just got a whole lot better, thanks to your photos. I kept thinking, “That’s my favorite!” Then, I’d see the next photo and go, “Ummmm… maybe this one.” They are beautiful. I especially like “Helmar.”
‘Helmar’ is very striking.
I am in love with tulips….
Same here!
My tulip season is now over for another year. It’s strange, our species tulips flower earlier than the tall ones here, they were over long ago, roll on next year! Yours are still delightful!
Like the hybrids, you can find both early and late species tulips. I have some of each.
They really do make a good show Jason. Mine are all over now, but I am already making and constantly revising my wishlist for next year, despite losing so many to mice. I will not be deterred! Thanks for sharing these glowing photos!
The mice shall not win! Maybe interplanting with Narcissi would work with mice as well as rabbits?
I know they don‘t eat Narcissi, so I will try closer planting of both next time. A good tip of yours, thanks!
The garden is looking gorgeous & the orange tulips are an absolute winner … they certainly give the luminous look. Exciting to see them all.!
Yes, I really find them to be exciting flowers.
Our tulips are long gone. I am now in Allium times. Love that pretty ballerina dancing color into your spring garden. She is so illuminating. 🙂
Well said!
If you want my opinion (and who doesn’t?), if you have a display like this, you owe it to the world to show it off! Luminous indeed!
That’s good, because when it comes to the garden, i am a glutton for praise.
Absolutely beautiful. Glad you shared these lovely flowers. I use to grow a lot of tulips when I lived in Arizona and had great luck. Here in Arkansas the clay soil does not produce the results I would like. Many tries and most of the tulips just seemed to die – so I went to daffodils, which do very well here.
Arizona, really? Maybe up in the mountains? Otherwise sounds too hot.
Arizona is a dry heat. 90 degrees with humidity here in Arkansas is equal to 110 degrees with dry heat in Arizona. Not really bad at all. Too much snow in the Arizona mountains in the winter.
I’m with Oddment. Be loud and be proud about those glorious tulips that only come around once a year.
OK, will do!
I don’t grow tulips any longer but I do like the way they catch the light.
Isn’t it great?
Yes!
All the bulbs you planted certainly grew into quite a spectacular show. NICE!!!
Thank you!
They are so perfect that some seem to be artificial, or maybe those tulips that the Pink Panther picked and replaced while his friend was planting them.
Thanks! No sightings of the Pink Panther that I know of.
Well, I don’t think he actually gets seen as he replaces yellow tulips with pink tulips. That is what made it so frustrating for the guy who planted the yellow tulips and then turned around to see that they were all pink.
Wonderfully cheerful tulips! They are like small suns that radiate positive energy. 🙂
However, the species tulips, more elegant and mysterious, are my favourites in this post.
Here still snowing in these days.
Stay safe and well!
You too, Sara. Yes, the species tulips are more subtle but just as beautiful.
Oh…how gorgeous they all are! I’m with Judy though,my fave is ‘Tubergen’s Gem’. xxx
It’s a good one.
“Super luminous” works for me – they really are beyond compare. Love Ballerina! You also have another one of my favorites – little Lady Jane. Such a sweet tulip, and I love how it naturalizes. Stellar plant! ❤
Yes, when the flower opens fully that gleaming ivory is so nice.
Lovely – my tulips are just starting to open up & the first is a deep orange one that I planted last year – It’s blooming right beside our walkway – such a lovely welcome.
Must be a welcome sight!
Nice blog
What a wonderful way to be greeted upon coming home! 😃
Very true!