Last week I have been away on a short trip. Returning home,
- my mind still on the blue Mediterranean sea - I am surprised to find a sea of
tulips in my garden! How fast a garden can change in only four days.
Especially on the south faced wall of the house, it is
magnificent. The pear tree is blooming a week earlier than last year. Short
double tulips are flourishing underneath the pear tree. These are the so-called
Murillo tulips. It is a bright mix of pink, orange and yellow. In the border next
to it short double tulips are flourishing too. But here the colours are in soft
pink pastel shades.
I like both combinations. The cheerful bright colours
with the white pear blossom and the soft candy colours with the grey leaf of
the olive tree.
Maybe you prefer one above the other, but I simply cannot
choose.
Choose? Oh no. I am going to enjoy both!
The pink one is called 'Foxtrot'
The white one is 'Global Desire'
The strong pink tulip is 'Caravaggio'
The Murillo mix
How can I choose?
Dear Hetty, these are truly lovely photos from your garden! Usually I would say that I prefer the pastel colors, but in your case I can't choose either, both combinations are incredible beautiful in each their own right.
ReplyDeleteHow appropriate to see tulips in a Dutch garden, that is what I would expect. Looks like the tulips do wonderful in your soil. Unfortunately, here in San Diego it is too hot for tulips to thrive. The more I have enjoyed seeing them in your garden!
Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week, Hetty!
Christina
Dear Hetty,
ReplyDeleteI love your tulips! Your tulips look so beautiful! Is the longer white tulip with the purple stripes "Flaming Flag"? It looks like the "Flaming Flag" tulip in my garden.
Best wishes,
Lisa
Yes you are right. It is flaming flag. Last year I have grown these at that spot. They returned spontaneously. I will put them in a vase! Groetjes Hetty
ReplyDeleteDear Hetty,
DeleteI like the combination of "Flaming Flag" and your bright Murillo mix. I planted some "Flaming Flag" bulbs under a tree and I think mine don´t look as good as yours. Mine look a bit boring. Seeing yours, I think they look much better surrounded by other tulips in brighter colours. This way they seem to show off beautifully. Something I will remember for next year.
Best wishes,
Lisa
Lovely colours in your sea of tulips. I´m not brave enough to mix colours that much, but it looks fantastic! How i wait for warmer weather to come here norther too!
ReplyDeleteHave a good Easter!
Wow! This time of the year already? Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteEven here, the tulips are way up. Happy Easter!