Though some of the daffodils and tulips got cooked, the later ones and the ones in shade are still doing well. Alison was telling us last night that she thinks tulips are too regimented. I protested, but actually, I think she's right, and there are just a few ways to use them effectively:
*to draw attention from a distance
*in drifts of color
*as cut flowers
Up close they are somewhat overdone.
On the other hand, I am falling in love with the species tulips, which are a delight close up. Here is 'Lady Jane' in front of the akebia trellis.
And here, by the way, are the muscari meant to provide some socks for this garden. More socks needed desperately!
I love these pink fringed tulips ('Davenport'??) from the cutting garden, just in time for Weezer's birthday.
The front garden is much more successful this spring, with the mixed miniature narcisssus from WFF and this beautiful species tulip 'Batalini.'
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