T. ‘Quebec’ – Midseason 14˝ A multiflowering delight, this selection has rosy-red flowers edged in cream. The excellent blend of colors combines well with other bulbs.
Species Types These are often the first tulips to bloom in spring. Originally found in the wild, they are now in cultivation. Good for rock gardens, borders, naturalizing, and containers. Provide an area with rich, well-drained soils. T. bakeri ‘Lilac Wonder’ – Early to Midseason 8˝ Soft lilac-pink, star-shaped flowers open wide and almost lie flat, and have a large bright-yellow center. “I planted this next to a walkway in the midst of pachysandra. The flowers looked beautiful floating above the green ground cover. I’m definitely planting dozens more!˝ — Lee Randhava
Anemone blanda ‘Blue Shades’
Specialty Bulbs T. clusiana ‘Lady Jane’ – Midseason 6-7˝ This unique selection has striking flowers with alternating, overlapping red-and-white petals creating a candy-stick-like appearance. A vigorous tulip that will perennialize easily. T. c. chrysantha ‘Tubergen’s Gem’ – Midseason 8-10˝ An award winner, this flower is brick red outside and bright canary yellow inside. The striking contrast in color is very dramatic in mass plantings. T. humilis ‘Persian Pearl’ – Early 6˝ This marvelous, early spring bloomer features magenta-rose flowers with interior buttercup-yellow stars. Exterior of petals have a silvery-gray flush. T. tarda – Early 4˝ The interior is white with a big yellow center. These tulips form colonies and are perfect for naturalizing.
While these varieties are categorized as specialty bulbs, they are some of the easiest and most reliable to grow.
Anemone
Anemone/Windflower Daisylike flowers are perfect under early tulips, daffodils, and woody plants. They prefer to be sited in bright shade and will adapt to most soil conditions. Free from pest and wildlife problems, they are good for forcing in small pots. Soak the tubers overnight before planting them on their sides. We recommend planting in quantities of at least 25 for an effective display. Plant 4˝ deep and 2˝ apart.
Anemone blanda ‘Blue Shades’ 3-4˝ These wonderfully rich, pale to dark blue flowers have yellow centers and bloom in April–May. A. b. ‘Mix’ 6˝ Cute, colorful, carefree, daisylike blooms appear in a mix of hot pink, pure white, and deep purple. They naturalize easily to provide a welcome spring spectacle year after year. A. b. ‘White Splendour’ 3-4˝ Featuring a pure-white flower with a yellow center, this variety is the best perennializer. Bellevalia pycantha 7-8˝ This intriguing Muscari lookalike has dense spikes of blueblack flowers with narrow greenish-yellow margins, and it blooms in April–May. Combine these captivating flowers with cream/white or pink tulips for astonishing spring displays.
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