Spring Tulip Guide
By
Susan Stiles Dowell
February 23, 2015
Credit:
Roger Foley
These popular bulbs offer a wide array of colors, shapes, and sizes.
"Hocus Pocus" (Single Late)
Strong canary yellow with a scarlet flame, tall, a stunning cut flower.
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"Maureen" (Single Late)
Tall, strong-stemmed, clear white, a spring border staple.
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"Flaming Parrot" (Parrot)
Bold example of two colors in one bloom, has serrated edges, begs to be a conversation piece.
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"Virichic" (Lily-Flowered)
Pink with tawny yellow flames, morphing to purple with yellow flames.
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"Green Star" (Lily-Flowered)
A starburst shape in white with green flames, shows up best against dark foliage.
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"Blushing Beauty" (Single Late)
Huge bloom of straw yellow, blushing at base with salmon or pink.
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"Dordogne" (Single Late)
Subtle color play of orange, red, rose, and yellow.
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"Grand Style" (Single Late)
Hot pink and tall stem—always making a statement.
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"Spring Green" (Viridiflora)
Ivory with green feathering on petals, a softer-looking choice.
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By
Susan Stiles Dowell