Flowery Friday: Tarda tulips.

This week in my garden: one little clump of my brand spanking new late tulips (Tulipa tarda) bloomed! (The other clump was first dug into by squirrels, then chewed on by jackrabbits – at least no one went hungry. Sure happy I could provide). This is my first time growing these and they’re such a delight.

Do you grow tulips? What are your favourite cultivars, colours, etc.? Please feel free to link up to any blog post you’ve written about them – I know I’ve seen some pretty spectacular tulip photos on some blogs recently! Do share!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! What are your plans, gardening or otherwise?

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Sheryl @ Flowery Prose

Sheryl Normandeau is a writer and gardening enthusiast living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in the foothills of the spectacular Rocky Mountains.

30 responses to “Flowery Friday: Tarda tulips.”

Girl Gone Expat

May 8, 2015

They are beautiful Sheryl!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 9, 2015
  
  They definitely make me smile to see them….
  
  Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
  
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The Chatsworth Lady

May 8, 2015

I grew tulips in my previous garden, and hope to again in my next one (assuming it doesn’t have a major rabbit problem). My favorites have always been the ones with any sort of ‘flame’ or other contrasting color patterning, rather than the solid colors — although I’ve grown those occasionally as well, usually in a color to coordinate with the others. 🙂

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 10, 2015
  
  Tulips can really make a statement in the early spring garden, that’s for sure! I like the patterned ones as well – very striking.
  
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Cathy

May 8, 2015

I love them too Sheryl! I included lots of my tulips in my Terrfic Tulips post ( https://wordsandherbs.wordpress.com/2015/05/01/terrific-tulips/ ). I couldn’t say which are my favourite now as it changes as each new one opens its petals… 😉 Have a lovely weekend Sheryl!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 9, 2015
  
  You have such a fabulous collection, Cathy! I couldn’t pick a favourite, either…. 🙂
  
  Enjoy your weekend – hope it is nice and sunny there!
  
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kathy1101

May 8, 2015

Hi Sheryl. Lovely looking flowers. Not too sure if I will be gardening or not this weekend, but my daughter has a dance festival to attend, so that will be on Saturday. Looking forward to it!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 9, 2015
  
  That sounds really fun, Kathy! Have a wonderful weekend!
  
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The Canadian Cats

May 8, 2015

Absolutely beautiful Sheryl. I need to try some different kinds. Mine are just the standard ones. I don’t go for digging anything out and replanting in the fall. If they have a home in that patch of soil…they stay there year round.

Jean

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 9, 2015
  
  I agree – it’s best to be able to leave the plants in one location year ’round.
  
  Hope you have a lovely weekend!
  
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Alli Farkas

May 8, 2015

I’ve planted a lot of tulips and lost a lot of tulips…unfortunately they don’t naturalize either. And I gave up on crocuses long ago, they are the perfect squirrel food. However, I do have quite a selection of reliable daffodils!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 9, 2015
  
  Daffodils are definitely the way to go – and there are so many lovely ones to choose from!
  
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clarepooley33

May 8, 2015

I love Tulipa tarda! They are such sunny little flowers. I will try to do some gardening this weekend if it stops raining for long enough! Enjoy your weekend Sheryl!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 9, 2015
  
  I sure hope you get some sunshine this weekend! Have a great one!
  
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  1. clarepooley33
    
    May 9, 2015
    
    Thank-you, Sheryl!
    
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insearchofitall

May 8, 2015

I’ve never seen those before. Beautiful. Have planted nothing last year. Maybe this fall once I get the landscape ready. It’s been a long hard year. I’m glad to see flowers anywhere right now.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 10, 2015
  
  It’s a beautiful time of year to just sit and enjoy the sunshine and blooms…all best!
  
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Cynthia Reyes

May 8, 2015

So very pretty!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 9, 2015
  
  They really stand out in their little corner of the garden! Have a wonderful weekend, Cynthia!
  
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KerryCan

May 9, 2015

I just noticed one random tulip, growing in a place I know I didn’t plant it! I get so discouraged with the way bulbs disappear–you have a much more generous attitude about the critters than I do!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 9, 2015
  
  It feels like we have a plague of jackrabbits and squirrels, so over the years, I’ve just resigned myself to the fact that I’m going to lose a percentage of what I plant. Then I get extra excited if something actually survives and blooms, LOL!
  
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Frank King Photos

May 10, 2015

Great scene, Sheryl. Believe it or not, I’ve photographed tulips while surrounded by epic skyscrapers in Vancouver. 🙂

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 10, 2015
  
  They have such incredible displays of spring flowers there! The bright blooms would look amazing against the glass and steel of the buildings.
  
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cookingwithauntjuju.com

May 11, 2015

Send some sunshine to southern Michigan, please! Lots of rain here, everything is green and thriving 🙂

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 17, 2015
  
  I wish we could swap weather sometimes! We finally had a day of rain, and it has greened everything up overnight. We were pretty desperate for some moisture. Sure hope this weekend is nice and sunny for you! 🙂
  
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richfinck

May 15, 2015

Nice yellow flowers. Thanks for sharing.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 17, 2015
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed them – they are definitely delightful!
  
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darwinontherocks

May 15, 2015

I quite like tulips as well, especially the short ones. I’ve visited a wonderful spring garden recently, Keukenhof, near lisse in the Netherlands, and it’s really a paradise for tulips lovers 🙂

Keukenhof in Pink (and purple)

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  May 17, 2015
  
  What an incredible garden – your photos are absolutely gorgeous! It must be quite breathtaking to see in person – so many beautiful colours and cultivars. And the Beatrix glasshouse with all of its orchids sounds amazing as well. Thanks so much for sharing!
  
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  1. darwinontherocks
    
    May 20, 2015
    
    The Beatrix glasshouse was really a beautiful place, packed with amazing orchids 🙂
    
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