March 31, 2008

Not a Huge Fan

I am not a big fan of Tulips. Don't get me wrong, when they are blooming in the garden or in a vase they are spectacular. However, in our area they should be considered annuals or expensive squirrel food. Here are a few that I saw at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens on Friday. They were planted in the All American Selections test garden. If you need to know the names, I am sorry I did not note any of them.










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4 comments:

  1. the movie fitnaMarch 31, 2008 8:23 PM

    SURPRISE
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  2. xenoviewMarch 31, 2008 8:28 PM

    Nice pic's of the Gaias gift to all of us.

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  3. AnonymousApril 02, 2008 8:05 PM

    I really like some of the species tulips, but the more subtle ones. I also tend to enjoy watching a tulip flower whither and die - in that the petals distort into interesting shapes and into interesting angles - but they are most definitely not a bulb that I give much attention to, or depend on. That said, a bouquet of tulips in the springtime is always a welcomed treat - and will always make me smile.

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  4. KiApril 04, 2008 9:12 AM

    Hi Les, the tulips are beautiful even if you are not partial to them. I noticed that many of the petals are curled inward, is that a reaction to hot temperatures? I usually don't care for the brightly colored ones but I do love the 'Angelique' a white with pink blush double tulip. Wonderful photos.

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