Tulipmania begins!

My tulips are looking fantastic!  If you need a boost of bright colour, you have come to the right place.



These are the Tulip Triumph Double - a mix of colours ranging from white to pink, through yellow and orange to red.  They really do lift the spirits.

I couldn't resist some close ups...

The colours just 'zing', don't they?

I like the slightly dusky tones of this pink.  I wouldn't have thought this colour would work with the bright yellows and oranges, but somehow, it seems to.

This is what they look like when the sun shines on them.

Orange is not one of my favourite colours, but I do like it in tulips.  Me, contrary?  Surely not!

I took these photos today, just after a rain shower.  I do like the way the water droplets are caught on the petals.

Here are Tulip 'Black Parrot', showing the intricate frills on the petals.  Still a bit more waiting for this one.  I think I may have crammed too many into the tub, so the flowers may be a little smaller, but we shall see.

More orange, but this time, in the rather delicate and elegant 'Ballerina'.  Here they are yesterday...

...and today!  Gorgeous colours and I can confirm that they are scented too. This is definitely one I shall keep having in the garden.

If all that riot of colour was too much and you need more soothing tones, how about the lilac against the blue sky?  In a few more days, it will be fully out.

Finally, the magnolia is also looking and smelling amazing.  There will be more tulip photos to come - I think I may be just a little obsessed by them at the moment.