Blends Each spring the Chicago Botanic Garden is brimming with delightful displays of tulips designed by talented members of the Garden’s staff. The Woman’s Board is pleased to offer the bulb combinations from three of their favorite displays conveniently packaged for easy layout and planting. The Garden Blends contain ten bulbs of each variety. When planted together, they provide a long-lasting parade of beautiful blooms. Recreate a piece of the Garden in your own back yard! The Crescent –‘Havran’, ‘Passionale’, ‘Shirley’. Learning Campus – ‘Gavota’, Golden Parade’, ‘Negrita’, ‘Yellow Present’. Rose Garden – ‘Angelique’, ‘Christina van Kooten’, ‘Maureen’, ‘Van Eijk’.
Single Early Types These single-flowering varieties are among the earliest to bloom. Since they open earlier in spring, the flowers tend to hold longer than those of later-flowering varieties. They have strong and durable stems and flowers, many of which are fragrant. Use in borders, containers, or for forcing. Tulipa ‘Beauty Queen’ 16˝ Z A true beauty, the flowers of this stunning award-winner are an artful blend of apricot, salmon and rose pink. Lightly fragrant. T. ‘Purple Prince’ 14˝ The slightly scalloped petals of this lovely tulip are lilac-purple on the outside with a rich purple interior.
Double Early Types These are long-lasting, early flowering selections with blossoms that resemble a peony or rose. They are typically shortstemmed and very sturdy. Excellent for beds and borders, containers, and forcing. T. ‘Foxtrot’ 10-12˝ Multiple shades of rose combine to create this lovely, fully double blossom. Ideal in combination plantings, it blends well with many colors.
T. ‘Montreux’ 16˝ This soft yellow flower typically takes on a reddish glow as it matures. A stunning and beautiful color combination.
Single Late Types Formerly referred to as cottage tulips, these are great for borders, beds, and cutting. T. ‘Bleu Aimable’ 36˝ Shades of lilac with tinges of blue make this award-winning flower an unusual and appealing selection. T. ‘Dordogne’ 18-24˝ Beautiful and somewhat variable, the petals of this award winner are a delightful blend of rose, nasturtiumred, and soft orange. Paint your border with masses of this charming flower. T. ‘Kingsblood’ 30˝ A beautiful flower with cherry-red flowers and scarlet edges. Like other single-late tulips, the flowers have a single row of petals and long stems, making them excellent cut flowers. T. ‘La Courtine’ 26˝ This selection has a striking yellow, oval-shaped flower with red flames extending from the base. T. ‘Maureen’ 26˝ The creamy white, oval-shaped flowers of this tulip make it both a stunning and versatile selection. Works equally well in large mass plantings and smaller, more intimate spaces, and combines easily with other colors. T. ‘Queen of Night’ 24˝ Deep velvety-maroon hues characterize these elegant flowers that add shadows to a sunny garden. Looks beautiful with Narcissus ‘Thalia’.
Bloom periods may vary based upon weather and individual site conditions.
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