Episode 132: A Tribute to the Tulips

Tulips are an expensive spring reward that any gardener may give themselves and their neighborhood with just a bit advance planning. Whether or not your tulip bulbs are pre-ordered as early as potential in the summertime by means of your favourite provider or bought final minute from the backyard heart simply earlier than the bottom freezes, getting them into the bottom this fall can pay huge dividends subsequent spring. . Hear as Danielle, Carol and our consultants discuss some tulip varieties that will make surefire selections for a spectacular spring show.

Skilled friends: Nick and Olivia Heltzel are the homeowners of Inch by Inch Permaculture in Wheelock, Vermont, the place they develop tulips as a sustainable reduce flower different for regional markets and occasions.

Danielle’s Crops

Tulip ‘Claudia’ (Tulip ‘Claudia’, Zones 3-7)

Tulip of the species ‘Alba Coerulea Oculata’ (humilus tulip ‘Alba Coerulea Oculata’, Zones 4-8)

‘Spring Inexperienced’ Tulip (Tulip ‘Inexperienced Spring’, Zones 3-7)

Tulip from Greig’s ‘Little Purple Driving Hood’ (Tulipa greigii ‘Little Purple Driving Hood’, Zones 4-8)

carol vegetation

Tulip ‘Princess Irene’ (Tulip ‘Princess Irene’, Zones 3-8)

Hyperlink to Irvin Etienne’s article, Vibrant Concepts for Spring Containers

Tulip ‘Stunning Princess’ (Tulip ‘Fairly Princess’, Zones 3-8)

‘Girl Jane’ Girl Tulip (clusian tulipGirl Jane’, Zones 3–7)

Tulip of the species ‘Tangerine Magnificence’ (Tulip vvedenskyi’Tangerine Magnificence’, Zones 3–7)

specialist’s blueprints

Tulip ‘Sonhadora’ (Tulip ‘Dreamer’, Zones 3–8)

Tulip ‘Rose Star’ (Tulip ‘Pink Star’, Zones 3–8)

Tulip ‘Apricot Parrot’ (Tulip ‘Apricot Parrot’, Zones 3-7)

Tulip ‘Verona’ (Tulip ‘Verona’, Zones 3-7)