I was so surprised when I got home from work today and noticed the 'Texas Flame' tulips were blooming. I usually only get one or two blooms because the rest get eaten. The flower heads seem smaller than I remember them. But then my tulips usually do get smaller each year. I am just happy to have so many to enjoy for the short time they are here.
So striking! I wonder if you dig them up and replant them in the fall that the heads will get bigger? Don't they go too deep in the soil after while? I had some neat tulips that the previous owners must have planted-like almost black in color. They are gone now.
I love these tulips; what a riot of color. Tulips don't do well here in my area of California, meaning they don't bloom dependably after the first year, so I am envious of gardeners with tulip beds.
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Amazing tulips..thanks for sharing, Zoey!
ReplyDeleteSo striking! I wonder if you dig them up and replant them in the fall that the heads will get bigger? Don't they go too deep in the soil after while? I had some neat tulips that the previous owners must have planted-like almost black in color. They are gone now.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful burst of color! I didn't know tulips got smaller each year.
I always learn so many interesting things from you!
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What pretty tulips Zoey! And your deck looks great. I`ve missed visiting here :) Must check out your new blogs.
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I love these tulips; what a riot of color. Tulips don't do well here in my area of California, meaning they don't bloom dependably after the first year, so I am envious of gardeners with tulip beds.
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