tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post8993490247223960245..comments2024-03-23T11:54:03.133-05:00Comments on The Shovel-Ready Garden: An heirloom tulip for Southern gardensCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-8793008225782017622012-03-18T22:15:46.526-05:002012-03-18T22:15:46.526-05:00Gorgeous! Great pictures and information.Gorgeous! Great pictures and information.Steph@RamblingWrenhttp://ramblingwrentx.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-10695978945594708072012-03-18T21:18:13.563-05:002012-03-18T21:18:13.563-05:00Lovely tulips! They remind me of a circus tent. ...Lovely tulips! They remind me of a circus tent. Very fun!NotSoAngryRedHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848154656500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-67778546604130191772012-03-14T08:18:53.575-05:002012-03-14T08:18:53.575-05:00You're welcome! I'd read up on the signifi...You're welcome! I'd read up on the significance of the purple center in identifying the species tulip and wanted to make sure to include that. p.s. Your Lady Janes are precious.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-24296552693745293742012-03-14T05:48:47.425-05:002012-03-14T05:48:47.425-05:00I want these in my garden Caroline! They are a bit...I want these in my garden Caroline! They are a bit redder than my Lady Janes. Thank you for the great shot of their purple throat! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-6903748005373114532012-03-13T22:28:39.955-05:002012-03-13T22:28:39.955-05:00I love paperwhites and hyacinths, too! 'Erlic...I love paperwhites and hyacinths, too! 'Erlicheer' is one of my favorites and is also a very reliable return visitor.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-4801533610630263442012-03-13T22:26:14.053-05:002012-03-13T22:26:14.053-05:00The only source I've found for the species tul...The only source I've found for the species tulip is Old House Gardens online. I've seen the hybrids at numerous websites, nurseries and even box stores marketed under the Southern Living brand.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-23534802740146057812012-03-13T22:09:27.530-05:002012-03-13T22:09:27.530-05:00I'm usually hesitant too, but I read about the...I'm usually hesitant too, but I read about these beauties on other blogs and decided to take a chance. I wish they'd multiply but for now I'm just happy they're surviving the drought and coming back!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-20748680075192095082012-03-13T14:33:07.538-05:002012-03-13T14:33:07.538-05:00What great tulips here. I would love to know wher...What great tulips here. I would love to know where I could purchase some.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-805075764079866822012-03-13T12:29:30.652-05:002012-03-13T12:29:30.652-05:00I'm hesitant to spend that much on bulbs, when...I'm hesitant to spend that much on bulbs, when I'm not sure what they will do. If they multiply, stick around for years, and look awesome, then I don't mind the initial investment. Thanks for trying them out and letting us know about them.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430849998788960134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-29091494147235539852012-03-12T22:44:44.150-05:002012-03-12T22:44:44.150-05:00Glad to be of assistance! Actually, I'd recom...Glad to be of assistance! Actually, I'd recommend ordering as soon as you can (like, now!). If you put your money down now, Old House Gardens will put you first in line for their fall shipment. That's how I got mine.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-50736703514695715942012-03-12T22:41:44.988-05:002012-03-12T22:41:44.988-05:00The price tag on these beauties probably scares so...The price tag on these beauties probably scares some folks off. $38 for 10 bulbs! But oh, so worth it. I wish I'd gotten 30 of these and none of the T. clusiana hybrids. I'm jealous of your irises. Maybe next year.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-72744088858183368132012-03-12T22:38:20.378-05:002012-03-12T22:38:20.378-05:00I have no idea if they'll grow in New Mexico, ...I have no idea if they'll grow in New Mexico, but I can't help but think if they survived our Exceptional Drought last summer, they might do well there!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-32068553142112663652012-03-12T22:36:56.567-05:002012-03-12T22:36:56.567-05:00"The Botany of Desire" is one of my favo..."The Botany of Desire" is one of my favorite books. In fact, I don't think I've read a Michael Pollan book I haven't liked!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-6349948081002449972012-03-12T20:31:15.083-05:002012-03-12T20:31:15.083-05:00I am so inspired by your photos! I've bookmar...I am so inspired by your photos! I've bookmarked the site and plan to buy these bulbs in the fall. Thanks!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07728630505392696703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-83111319787070336692012-03-12T18:09:31.254-05:002012-03-12T18:09:31.254-05:00Oh, I love those! I've always wanted some and ...Oh, I love those! I've always wanted some and wondered why I don't see them more commonly in the Austin area. They're just so lovely. Mostly, I have irises coming up, but not yet blooming. Soon, though.Tinahttp://mygardenersays.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-25295095793818126482012-03-12T17:31:41.841-05:002012-03-12T17:31:41.841-05:00I'm thinking I need to get into bulbs for cert...I'm thinking I need to get into bulbs for certain areas. Those are stunning blooms, to say the least.Desert Dwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952727692048782529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-78647953111785915412012-03-12T12:13:24.213-05:002012-03-12T12:13:24.213-05:00I have some paperwhites and hyacinths that come ba...I have some paperwhites and hyacinths that come back reliably every year, but neither is a stunning as your naturalizing tulip. Thanks for the recommendation. That's definitely a plant that I would add to my garden.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430849998788960134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567066498008776041.post-55722091666234653562012-03-12T10:24:25.838-05:002012-03-12T10:24:25.838-05:00An heirloom from 1607. Isn't that amazing?! It...An heirloom from 1607. Isn't that amazing?! It's beautiful and doesn't look anything like the supermarket tulips that we buy today. Have you read Botany of Desire by Polan? You might enjoy the chapter on tulips.Robertahttp://www.mulish.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.com