Put your Tulips together and blow... Apologies to our dear late Lauren Bacall. But since were on the topic of enduring glamour, lets talk about Tulips... I dont think people plant Tulips in their home gardens as much as they did forty or fifty years ago, which is a shame. Maybe most of us just cant muster much enthusiasm for a bulb that sometimes ends up blooming only once and is considered a lollipop by the deer. But theres really nothing quite like a Tulip to make a splash in the spring garden, even if they must be relegated to a row or two in the vegetable plot or cutting garden. The colors are jewel bright and the texture of the petals glistens like silk, a horticultural luxury worth a bit of extra effort. Take a look at these gorgeous selections we have in stock now at Pondside. Plant a few (or a lot) and treat yourself to one of the most classic and spectacular of all the springtime flowers! BLACK PARROT An heirloom from 1937, these feathered blooms are deep purple outside and nearly black inside, like the plumage of some fabulous exotic bird. MENTON A single late variety, borne on tall stems great for cutting, this is my favorite Tulip. Photos never do it justice as the color is complex: a blend of pink, coral and orange, overshot with a violet sheen like a changeable silk. UNCLE TOM Spectacular large double flowers, deep black-red in bud opening to maroon with purple undertones. One of the most dramatic Tulips in the garden and fantastic for cutting. ANGELIQUE Almost like a Peony, this sweet semi-double is soft, romantic and exquisite. Lots of flower power with 2-3 blooms on each stem. PRINSES IRENE This Dutch princess is bright, bold and fearless... a striking combination of orange petals with purple flame markings. Shes scented too. APRICOT PARROT Large, fragrant parrot type with soft apricot and cream petals accented by green markings. Introduced in 1961 and still stunning in the garden or for cutting. QUEEN OF NIGHT Another nearly black Tulip, this classic blooms late on two foot stems. Romantic and mysterious, she dates from 1940 and is still extremely popular today. ROCOCO Not for the faint of heart, this variety is as robust and voluptuous as anything from a 17th century Dutch still life. Velvety carmine red, flamed with green markings and overlaid with a bluish sheen, all beautifully frilled and feathered. TULIPA PRAESTANS FUSELIER One of the two species Tulips were offering this year, which should be planted much more than they are. Although theyre smaller and shorter than the classic Tulips, the species Tulips bloom very early and when happy, will become perennials. Fuselier is a warm, glowing red, an heirloom from 1939 that tops out at around 10-12 tall and produces multiple flowers from each bulb. TULIPA TARDA DASYSTEMON Difficult name for a wonderfully easy Tulip, these graceful little flowers are very close to the wild ancestors of the flashy garden varieties, and have a real wildflower look about them. Great to scatter around among late-emerging perennials, or in a naturalistic setting. They perennialize readily and produce a cluster of flowers from each bulb. Our stock of all these varieties is limited, and once they sell out we wont have more available, so shop now for the best selection. Thanks for reading, and Happy Fall! Best, Robert Hudsons New Home for the Avid Gardener 5918 RT 9G HUDSON NY 12534 518.828.1179 pondsidenursery Copyright © 2014 Pondside Nursery, All rights reserved.
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 14:31:19 +0000
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