tulips galore

I'm officially nominating myself in the category of "worlds worst blogger" ~ so if anyone is still reading out there ~ feel free to check that box next to my name!  The truth may sting but it could quite possibly motivate too....

No excuses, no promises (in regards to future postings) but at least I haven't shown up empty handed ~ I have tulip photos for all.  :-)

Upon viewing, you'll notice I had a "thing" for double & peony flowering varieties last summer (when I placed my order.)  I'm not at all disappointed now that they're blooming ~ please admire the delightful lushness with me ~ 'Gudoshnik:'

Don't you think a photo of 'Gudoshnik' should be right next to the definition of "divine?"  I sure do!

If pale creamy yellow perfection is not your thing, maybe 'Foxtrot' will be??

I know I am eating it up ~ pink loving girl that I am. 

Having said that, 'Sensual Touch' is also dropping my jaw with it's magnificent combination of fringed petal edges & fully double blooms:

The catalog described it as "smoldering orange, golden-apricot & rich tangerine with pink flushes & yellow edges."  SOLD (as duly noted)

That is some "in your face" genius coloring.  I'm definitely ordering more!

Out front, 'Indian Summer' (not double) is fronting 'Akebono' (fully double) for a breath-taking display:

Could it get any better???  When the neighbors all stop to drool, it has to be a winning combo, right?!

' Indian Summer' has been in the garden several years now and still ranks at the top of my favorites list.  I can't imagine pink & orange being paired more exquisitely.  'Akebono' was a new addition last fall.

Backtracking to the rear garden, check out the display below of 'Big Chief' (I think?) tulips & Double Pink Flowering Almond:

The Almond is new ~ thanks to many of you and your fabulous portrayals last spring.  You made me think I *had* to have it and now I'm so glad I do. 

Sprays & sprays of sweet pink blooms & buds ~ it's really, really incredible ~ and totally lives up to the hype. Is it greedy to already want another??

Also, would sharing a "normal" tulip photo seem quite unremarkable or not (after the exotic beauties featured above??)

I'm feeling a little sorry for my "regulars" after waxing on and on about the newbies.  Can you blame me tho??  I'm truly not partial ~ blooms of any kind & color are thoroughly appreciated and relished ~ it's just the novelty of the new toy bulbs putting stardust in my eyes.... 

Anything doing that in your garden??

 

 

Comments

[Laurie/gardeningundertheinfluence.blogspot.com/]

Beautiful. The world needs more tulips, or at least my yard does!

[Lona]

Wow Kathleen! You sure picked out a lot of beautiful tulips. I love them all but the Gudoshnik is so gorgeous.The almond looks like rose blooms. So lovely. The Sensual Touch blooms have so many wonderful colors in them. You did good. LOL!

[Tatyana]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! You are so talented Kathleen!

[Kala]

What a gorgeous showcase of beautiful tulips!

[Janet, The Queen of Seaford]

Doubles and fringy tulips are gorgeous!!! Love your photos (as always!) And yes, there is always room for more flowering almonds!

[Helen]

Those doubles are amazing, I'm sure I haven't seen ones like that here in the Uk although I have avoided doubles as I worry that the flowers will be do heavy and keel over. I may just have to give some a go next Autumn

[Debra]

All I can say is "beautiful"! Tulips are one of my favorite spring openers. Thanks for the wonderful pictures too.

[PlantPostings]

You're going to have to rethink that title! You're at the top of my list, for sure. My gosh, you have a fantastic collection of Tulips! Can I come over and drool over them? And I'm so happy you're pleased with your Flowering Almond. They are sweet, aren't they?!

[Dee/reddirtramblings]

'Indian Summer' is the most exquisite color. I must have that one. You are so not the worst blogger. We all have times when we don't have time.

[Jennifer]

Hi Kathleen, Your pins are all inspirational and so you need not ask for my pardon for being missing in action on the blog front! I love all your watering cans and birdcages pins. I have collections of both things in my house. The storefronts are awesome too.
The flowering almond looks super paired with your pink tulips. I love the 'Sensual Touch' with the fringed edge. Next fall, I definitely plan on adding more of the double tulips that I have been admiring on all the blogs.

[Victoria]

I think I'm off to order Indian Summer - too pretty!

[tina]

Lots of people are reading still-just look at all these comments! I think your tulips are beautiful. I can just imagine your garden full of them.

P.S. After the dogs dug up my Culver's root you sent me I thought it was a goner but I think it is coming back. I'm taking a wait and see attitude but I am SO in its corner! All my garden friends are envious I have some and when I tell them where I got it from, well, then they are just beside themselves. Thanks again!

[Grace]

I think we could vie for that title! I have been lax in posting too but there is inspiration now that spring has finally sprung (even if it is a wet, cloudy one here). Your photos are wonderful. I love the Flowering Almond behind the Chief. I wish I had room in my garden for it. Your tulips are all amazing. I bet you're so glad now that you took the time to get them all planted. Great post.