
I immediately thought of names for this tulip like Red Harlot or Tulip Tart, neither of which is all that flattering. But really, that is quite RED, is it not?
So, I'm asking myself, where did I get this tulip, in a color I wouldn't normally buy? Where? And what is its real name?
Yes, I have a garden journal and I generally write down what I plant and where, but I failed to do that when I planted bulbs. So I don't know if I planted it last fall, but I must have because I don't think I've seen it before.
Maybe it was a mix-up in the packaging? Maybe this is supposed to be a white or pink or purple tulip? Regardless of how it came to be planted there, I have it now, so I'll let it stay. But I think next year when it blooms, I'm going to cut it and bring it inside right away. After all, I don't want the neighbors to see that tart in my garden.
I'd rather they see tulips like this dark purple one blooming near the red tulip. That's more what I like. It is almost a royal purple, so I'm calling it Purple Queen of the Garden.

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You've given me the idea to make up my own names for my favorites. I bet I'll remember those. If my wife doesn't like it, I'll just blame you. :)
Marc... You're on your own if your wife doesn't like the names you give her flowers!
It's quite pretty that red tulip although I like the purple one better.
I hope proud Guinevere will return next spring in all her glory!
Right up my alley.
I don't know the name of the tulip but I would like to call it Scarlet, because it stood out from all the other tulips and got your attention and you seen a bit disturbed by it.
I think you should plant a black one right next to it and call it Rhett.
The red one is truly a mystery! As I am a fan of all violets, purples and blues, I prefer the violet tulip, too! ;)