We’re really excited about all of the new Tulip bulbs we’ve got available this year. There’s nothing in the world that so clearly announces spring to me as do tight Tulip buds about to open. The Tulip flower is one of my favorite blooms, with its elegant form opening to a softly colored cup. No flower so perfectly strikes the balance of simplicity without being at all boring.
Of course, not all Tulips feature such simple blooms. Parrot Tulips manage to bring real excitement to the genus. This year we’re offering the Tulip ‘Green Wave,’ a Parrot that’s nearly as dynamic as it is beautiful. The feather-like petals open green, but start to blush at the tips within a few days. Before long, you’ve got a brilliant pink and cream flower with a strong green stripe at the center of each petal. It’s a late-bloomer, and what a great way to finish your spring bulb season!
Don’t think, though, that we’ve moved away from the more traditional-formed Tulips. ‘Green Wave’ is just one of our nine new Tulips for this fall, each one more exceptional than the last. Add drama to the normally light spring displays with the deep burgundy of ‘Alexander Pushkin,’ or enjoy the warm pinks of ‘Albert Heyn.’ There’s also the aptly-named ‘Grand Perfection,’ an extraordinarily full and well-formed Single Early.
Whatever you’re looking for in your spring blooming bulbs, there’s a very good chance that we’ve got it this year. We’re committed this year to bringing our customers more of the worry-free ease of bulb gardening than ever before this fall, and our new collection is definitely worth a look.