tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post6486466764422879129..comments2023-11-03T08:59:11.561-04:00Comments on May Dreams Gardens: Species Tulips PreviewCarol Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-42505746443233671602009-12-18T08:54:57.316-05:002009-12-18T08:54:57.316-05:00I'm a landscape designer in the metropolitan W...I'm a landscape designer in the metropolitan Washington DC area. I LOVE species tulips!! My favorite is 'Stresa,' with yellow and red stripes. I have a stand of it that has returned faithfully for six or seven years now. I've also had good luck with 'Persian Pearl' and a yellow one whose name I forget. Thanks for spreading the word about these babies. Having just started aMelissahttp://www.melissaclarkphotography.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-78341982885870680032009-04-04T10:27:00.000-04:002009-04-04T10:27:00.000-04:00Ah, label pens and hybrid tulips. Both are epheme...Ah, label pens and hybrid tulips. Both are ephemeral here. I still try and try, but . . . . I will say that if I bury most of the label in the ground and use a Sharpie, it doesn't fade, but it has to be buried.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-59146273497358417072009-04-03T08:48:00.000-04:002009-04-03T08:48:00.000-04:00So simple. Write on your plastic labels with a No....So simple. Write on your plastic labels with a No. 2 pencil. It will not fade, and can be erased for reuse without having 'beets' on the back.Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-16195553226315606642009-04-02T22:22:00.000-04:002009-04-02T22:22:00.000-04:00I'm so glad to see that there are other people jum...I'm so glad to see that there are other people jumping on the species tulip bandwagon. I've been planting them at The Havens for several years, and have featured them prominently on my blog in the past couple of weeks. <BR/><BR/>If anyone is looking for a reliable source for these sweet darlings, check out McClure and Zimmerman. They have 46 varieties of species tulips and 5 collections ofhealingmagichandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785882461027155830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-74040395466246142842009-04-02T19:10:00.000-04:002009-04-02T19:10:00.000-04:00I didn't know about species tulips. Makes sense, t...I didn't know about species tulips. Makes sense, the hybrids have to come from somewhere... Apparently there are a few of the species that even do well in coastal California. It must say something about my taste, and possibly the taste of a lot of other people of my generation, that I consistently like the species better than the hybrid. Plant after plant, it's the case.ryanhttp://drystonegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-21508172064572511002009-04-02T17:53:00.000-04:002009-04-02T17:53:00.000-04:00Ah well. So long as you enjoy them, who cares what...Ah well. So long as you enjoy them, who cares what they're called! I love those kinds of tulips and wish I could buy them here instead of having to order them. The big tulips won't do at all down here. Well I guess they do but they're strickly annuals.Dig, Grow, Compost, Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111150807638669133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-87920408104203162462009-04-02T14:00:00.000-04:002009-04-02T14:00:00.000-04:00I love species tulips. I really do need to try the...I love species tulips. I really do need to try them, but they'd need to go in pots to keep those marauding voles away from them.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-77506312852216371372009-04-02T13:07:00.000-04:002009-04-02T13:07:00.000-04:00Those little Tulips are so cute! I used to grow T...Those little Tulips are so cute! I used to grow T. humulis, but it died out. What did not die out, but has continued to bloom for over 5 years (at least) is a big Darwin Tulip in a raised bed. The Darwin Tulips out front would also be thriving, if it weren't for the deer that have chewed a couple of them down to the ground before I had a chance to spray repellent on them.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-79523816104172560132009-04-02T12:37:00.000-04:002009-04-02T12:37:00.000-04:00My T. clusianas did their thing a few weeks back. ...My T. clusianas did their thing a few weeks back. I also have Lilac Wonder tulips, which are T. bakeri, I think. I'm still waiting on them to bloom.Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094260737874973235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-44812038443141267542009-04-02T10:21:00.000-04:002009-04-02T10:21:00.000-04:00here in albany,ny our tulips are only about 2 inch...here in albany,ny our tulips are only about 2 inches tall...so i know spring is coming to zone 4! and yes, i suckered in totally to your april fool trick! thanksKristinehttp://thattimeofyeargardening.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-18559966880976401382009-04-02T09:58:00.000-04:002009-04-02T09:58:00.000-04:00I didn't realize that you had trouble with hybrid ...I didn't realize that you had trouble with hybrid tulips lasting only a season or two. Your post last year inspired me to try some 'Angelique' tulips this year...but only two out of six bloomed. It was just too hot (in the 80s) in early spring here. (Not typical, even for us).<BR/><BR/>The only species tulips I have been successful with are T. clusiana. I like them very much. I think you're goingmss @ Zanthan Gardenshttp://www.zanthan.com/gardens/gardenlog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-4504894842900256412009-04-02T09:34:00.000-04:002009-04-02T09:34:00.000-04:00Hi Carol...I love species tulips! They are so muc...Hi Carol...I love species tulips! They are so much more reliable....and unique looking. The first I ever tried were the Tulipa bakeri Lilac Wonder. Just adorable~~This past fall I planted Tulipa humilis Mixture...it's been a great surprise! The color display of the hybrids is remarkable, but I really don't like the leafy mess after they bloom. Labels are a real problem...I don't like them Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-70382660284699141592009-04-02T08:27:00.000-04:002009-04-02T08:27:00.000-04:00I am glad to see you have these. I looked at them ...I am glad to see you have these. I looked at them last fall, and then never got them. Love to see pics when the pink one opens.... Lovely.<BR/><BR/>~BrookeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790185067355893323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-67202719153623817702009-04-02T08:25:00.000-04:002009-04-02T08:25:00.000-04:00I had the same problem with the tags for my specie...I had the same problem with the tags for my species lilies I planted. The sharpie faded really quickly, I guess they don't have UV inhibitors, need to find a better solution. I am really unfamiliar with species tulips, the first one I saw was on Gail's blog just the other day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-89152936770768535462009-04-02T08:08:00.000-04:002009-04-02T08:08:00.000-04:00I have the same problem with labels, and have gone...I have the same problem with labels, and have gone to the gardeners journal to keep a record of what I planted--we'll see how successful it is at the end of the season--or better still, next year.<BR/><BR/>BTW, loved the antique plant stand and the April Fool story that went along with it. ;-)Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-56903319659631913522009-04-02T06:58:00.000-04:002009-04-02T06:58:00.000-04:00Carol, we would all like a reliable marker. I hat...Carol, we would all like a reliable marker. I hate labels but like to know what and where my plants are! I am looking forward to more on your species tulips, I hope to plant more next year. Some hybrids seem to be more reliable than others, with Pomona we are trying to make a list but it takes time to trail them. As you say different climates, also different years - there are some many Sylvia (England)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14658826538568918452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-72902041118853147822009-04-02T06:56:00.000-04:002009-04-02T06:56:00.000-04:00Carol your tulips are so pretty. I did enjoy your ...Carol your tulips are so pretty. I did enjoy your April Foolishness.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-62987224436970324002009-04-02T06:49:00.000-04:002009-04-02T06:49:00.000-04:00Carol .. after seeing your species tulips .. well,...Carol .. after seeing your species tulips .. well, I think I am going to hunt them down for mine this Autumn .. they are gorgeous plants ! .. as for the marker .. you are NOT alone girl !! LOLCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.com