I have been trying to get my hands on some 'Chato' tulip bulbs for several seasons. After browsing catalogs online, I was totally drawn to their intense highly saturated pink color. Now that they're in full bloom out in the yard, I'm very happy to report that I was not dissappointed! Like most other double…
Continue reading ➞ In Bloom: ‘Chato’ Double Pink Tulips
I first started growing 'Amazing Grace' tulips last season when I planted a mix of bulbs from Dutch Grown called 'Peony Party.' True to that name, 'Amazing Grace' tulips produce enormous double peony-like blooms. Though I have shown this tulip on the blog before in various flower arrangements, I was unable to find a post…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Amazing Grace’ Tulips: Fluffly, Pink Double Blooms
'Foxtrot' tulips are an ever popular variety of double bloom. Even before I started gardening, I remember seeing this variety being offered each fall at my local home improvement store. I nearly always plant 'Foxtrot' because it blooms so early, which is especially helpful for late March/early April flower arrangements and donations. As you can…
Continue reading ➞ In Bloom: ‘Foxtrot’ Double Tulip
Garden planning is a long process. Before making orders, I like to thoroughly research each variety on Google. Usually, an image search can help me to determine what the plant might look like in my own yard. Upon searching for 'Piste' double tulips, I quickly found that the results were very limited. In fact, I…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Piste’ Double Tulip: A Dreamy, Creamy White Double Tulip
I love tulip collections, or mix packs. With a small backyard, variety packs are a great way to get the most for my money. The 'Marshmallow Collection' from Dutch Grown is certainly no exception to this. This blend of tulip bulbs has far exceeded my expectations. This collection is a mixture of pink flowers. I'm…
Continue reading ➞ Whoa, Pink! Marshmallow Collection Double Tulips
Ah, yes. Now that the daffodils and tulips are in full bloom, I can't help but feel like it's finally the start of the growing season. That also means that it's time to start making flower arrangements. Here's a quick look at another one that I recently put together using only daffodils and tulips. Unfortunately,…
Continue reading ➞ Spring Apricot Flower Arrangement with Tulips and Daffodils
Anyone who's been following along here on the blog or on YouTube, will know that I absolutely love pink flowers. More specifically, I love planting anything that straddles the line between pink and salmon. It was certainly no exception when I picked 'La Vie' double tulips to grow this spring. I thought the picture in…
Continue reading ➞ My New Favorite Pink: La Vie Double Tulips
Orca tulips are a unique double variety of early blooming tulip flower. Vibrant orange blooms are bright and exciting.
